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Appointments to UK Research Councils 2013

The Appointments Panels for six of the UK Research Councils are inviting applications to fill a number of vacancies on their governing Councils which are expected to arise during 2013. This includes some positions with Audit Committee responsibilities which are for part-time membership.

The six 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)
• Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
• Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified academics and experienced individuals from the industrial, commercial, government, voluntary, creative and cultural sectors.

The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills will appoint members to the 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. We are keen to obtain more diversity in public appointments which enable us to reflect all the communities we serve. We would therefore welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

An honorarium of £6,850 is paid annually and the closing date for receipt of applications is 19 November 2012.

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

Further information is available on the following Research Council web pages. Alternate formats are available. If you do not have internet access for the vacancies, please contact the relevant person:

• AHRC website or contact Cecilia Sparke on 01793 416013
• BBSRC website or contact Jane Rutherford on 01793 413259
• ESRC website or contact Marzena Bien on 01793 413137
• EPSRC website or contact Michaela Simpson on 01793 444028
• NERC website or contact Zena Davis on 01793 442614
• STFC website or contact Sharon Bonfield on 01235 567242

Notes to editors

1. Research Councils UK (RCUK) is the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils who annually invest around £3 billion in research. We support excellent research, as judged by peer review, that has an impact on the growth, prosperity and wellbeing of the UK. To maintain the UK’s global research position we offer a diverse range of funding opportunities, foster international collaborations and provide access to the best facilities and infrastructure around the world. We also support the training and career development of researchers and work with them to inspire young people and engage the wider public with research. To maximise the impact of research on economic growth and societal wellbeing we work in partnership with other research funders including the Technology Strategy Board, the UK Higher Education funding bodies, business, government, and charitable organisations. www.rcuk.ac.uk.

   The seven UK 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).