Help Shape the Future of Sweden’s Southern Ocean Engagement! 

The SOOS Swedish Network is looking for motivated individuals to join its leadership group as well as other leadership opportunities within SOOS and help steer the direction of this growing community.

Formed through a partnership between the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat and the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS), this network connects researchers, policymakers, and industry members with a shared interest in the Southern Ocean. With deep historical roots and cutting-edge contributions—like Sweden’s pioneering use of AUVs and gliders under Antarctic ice—the Swedish community plays a vital role in international Southern Ocean science.

We're seeking people from all disciplines and career stages, including but not limited to those working in the Arctic with an Antarctic interest, or other professionals with very strong interest in the Southern Ocean, to help guide activities, promote collaboration, and strengthen Sweden’s impact in global Southern Ocean initiatives.

Join us to:

• Foster connections across the Swedish Southern Ocean community

• Enhance knowledge sharing and collaboration

• Support the organisation of network events and newsletters

• Influence Sweden’s contribution to Southern Ocean science

If you are interested to nominate for the Leadership Group, please email your CV and a Letter of Interest to info@soos.aq until the 15th August 2025.

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

Nominate yourself or someone you know! More information here...