The Appointments Panels for Research Councils UK (RCUK) are inviting applications
from suitably qualified academics and experienced individuals from the industrial,
commercial, government and voluntary sectors, to fill a number of vacancies, including
some with Audit Committee responsibilities, for part-time membership, which are
expected to arise during 2011. The seven Research Councils are:
- Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
- Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
- Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC)
- Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
- Medical Research Council (MRC)
- Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
- Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills will appoint members
to the Research Councils on merit after considering advice from the Appointments
Panel. The Secretary of State is committed to the principle of public appointment
with independent assessments, openness and transparency of process and to providing
equal opportunities for all, irrespective of race, age, disability, gender, marital
status, religion, sexual orientation, transgender and working patterns.
An honorarium of £6,850 is paid annually and the closing date for receipt of
applications is 3 December 2010.
For further information about the vacancies, application forms and interview
dates visit the website:
http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/
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Further information
Contact:
Jane Wakefield
RCUK Press and Communications Manager
Tel: 01793 444592
Notes for editors
If you do not have internet access and cannot view the vacancies online, please
contact the relevant person listed below:
AHRC: Cecilia Sparke: 01793 406013
BBSRC: Jane Rutherford: 01793 413259
EPSRC: Andrea Bertram: 01793 444026
ESRC: Marie Root: 01793 413132
MRC: Ellen Doughty: 020 7670 5017 (before 15 November) , 020 7395 2284 (after 15
November)
NERC: Sam Way: 01793 442570
STFC: Ruth Jeans: 01235 446722
Research Councils UK (RCUK) is the strategic partnership of the UK's seven
Research Councils. We invest annually around £3 billion in research. Our focus is
on excellence with impact. We nurture the highest quality research, as judged by
international peer review providing the UK with a competitive advantage. Global
research requires we sustain a diversity of funding approaches, fostering international
collaborations, and providing access to the best facilities and infrastructure,
and locating skilled researchers in stimulating environments. Our research achieves
impact – the demonstrable contribution to society and the economy made by knowledge
and skilled people. To deliver impact, researchers and businesses need to engage
and collaborate with the public, business, government and charitable organisations.
http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/