The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) are looking for an early career scientist to join the SOOS Southern Ocean Indian Sector Regional Working Group (SOIS RWG).

The successful applicant will have working knowledge of observational research of the Southern Ocean with a particular interest in the Indian Sector. The APECS representative will attend RWG meetings and be responsible for assisting with data collection, curation, and reportage, and will be an important link in liaising between APECS and SOOS. We are interested in receiving applications from any countries, including those not yet represented by the WG Leadership Group. 

For specific questions on this position, please contact the SOOS Executive Officer (info@soos.aq).

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The position will be for 2 years (2025-2026 and 2026-2027) and non-salaried, but there will be travel reimbursement for attending one meeting if the working group holds a meeting during your term, and potential for co-authorship of publications.

The SOOS Data Management Sub-Committee (DMSC) is inviting nominations of individuals, who have a professional data management expertise and who are affiliated with (inter)national data centres, networks and/or scientific data programmes. We particularly encourage applications from candidates of traditionally underrepresented groups. Click the button below to nominate yourself or someone you know, who wants to: 

• Be part of an international community of data professionals with a special interest in Southern Ocean data systems
• Contribute to the unique pool of expertise
• Share knowledge, network and discuss challenges related to managing data, developing data systems or adopting the principles of FAIR and open data

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