The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS, http://www.soos.aq) are looking for an early career scientist to join the leadership team of the newly formed SOOS/GOA-ON Ocean Acidification Regional Hub for the Southern Ocean (SO-OA).

The successful applicant will have working knowledge of observational research of the Southern Ocean with a particular interest in Ocean Acidification. 

The ECR representative will attend working group meetings, and will be involved in setting up the hub by assisting with communications and management of events. They will be an important link in liaising between APECS and SOOS. The group is interested in receiving applications from any countries, including those not yet represented by the Leadership Group.

The position will be for 2 years (2025-2026) 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.

To apply, you need to meet the following criteria:

• early career researcher (up to 5 years past PhD)
• have a research background that fits the focus of the group

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

More information on how to apply here until 5th February...

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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