Opportunities
Open calls:
SOOS SSC: Call for Nominations
WSDML RWG: Call for new Leadership Team Members
Ross Sea RWG: Call for new Leadership Team Members
SOOS DMSC: Call for new Members
Call for SOOS Scientific Steering Committee Nominations
The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) and the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) invite nominations of qualified individuals to serve on the SOOS Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) for terms beginning in September 2026.
SOOS SSC members are selected for their scientific excellence and standing in a field of Southern Ocean science that is relevant to at least one of the SOOS Science Themes or Foundational Capabilities in the SOOS Science and Implementation Plans (2026-2030 plan currently being developed), and connection to, and representation of a SOOS-relevant community or program. The SOOS objectives are multidisciplinary and integrated, thus SSC members need to have interests in developing and planning of system-scale implementation strategies, beyond their core scientific interests. The SSC membership strives to maintain diversity through disciplinary, nationality, gender and career-stage balance. SOOS encourages nominations from South America and underrepresented groups within the SSC. Information on current SOOS SSC members is available here. Membership on the SSC is for a three-year period, with the potential for renewal for an additional three years, on approval of the SOOS Executive Committee, SCAR and SCOR.
The SOOS SSC is responsible for guiding and advocating for the implementation of SOOS, in alignment with the SOOS Science and Implementation Plans (2026-2030 plan currently being developed). The SSC members are expected to commit the time and interest required to actively engage in SOOS activities. The SSC meets annually in-person and virtually two to three times a year. SSC members also engage in SOOS working groups, capability groups and task teams, as appropriate. In some instances, SSC members will be invited to represent SOOS at scientific meetings, usually on an opportunistic basis. For a full description of the role of the SSC and expectations of SSC members, please see the SOOS Governance Terms of Reference.
Nominations, including self-nominations, should include the following information:
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Letter from nominee highlighting interest and intended contribution to SOOS
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Two supporting letters for the nomination that highlight the nominee’s interest and potential contribution to SOOS
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CV (3 pages maximum including 5 highlighted publications)
Nominations must be submitted to the SOOS Executive Officer, Alyce Hancock (hancock@soos.aq), by 30th June 2026.
For more information about SOOS and its SSC please visit the SOOS website or contact Alyce Hancock (hancock@soos.aq).
WSDML RWG: Call for new Leadership Team Members
The Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) is calling for nominations, including self-nominations, of interested individuals to serve on the leadership team of the Weddell Sea and Dronning Maud Land (WSDML) Regional Working Group (RWG). The Leadership Group drives the activities and strategic oversight of the working group, and should where possible, include a representative from each of the main nations working in the region, and diversity in gender, expertise and career level. The full Terms of Participation of the Leadership Group can be found here. Leadership member terms are for 4-years with a second term possible.
The aim of the working group is to facilitate coordinated and standardized observational studies of major physical, chemical and biological variables including their drivers and interactions (regional and circumpolar). By actively engaging in international projects that contribute to the Southern Ocean Observing System, the working group seeks to enhance the quality of scientific output and strengthen the awareness of the relevance of research in the WSDML sector of the Southern Ocean. Furthermore, the group's collaborative efforts foster international and interdisciplinary visibility and networking, providing researchers with valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange and partnerships.
The WSDML RWG is currently led by Stefanie Arndt from Germany. 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 23rd June 2026.
Ross Sea RWG: Call for new Leadership Team Members
The Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) is calling for nominations, including self-nominations, of interested individuals to serve on the leadership team of the Ross Sea Regional Working Group (RWG). The Leadership Group drives the activities and strategic oversight of the working group, and should where possible, include a representative from each of the main nations working in the region, and diversity in gender, expertise and career level. The full Terms of Participation of the Leadership Group can be found here. Leadership member terms are for 4-years with a second term possible.
The aim of the working group is to facilitate coordinated and standardized observational studies of major physical, chemical and biological variables including their drivers and interactions (regional and circumpolar). The Ross Sea Regional Working Group will assist delivery of coordinated and, where possible, standardised observations of essential variables in the Ross Sea. It also aims to contribute to an increase in quality of the science output and strengthen the awareness of the relevance of research in the Ross Sea sector of the Southern Ocean through international projects contributing to the Southern Ocean Observing System.
The Ross Sea RWG is currently led by Paola Rivaro (Italy) and Daniel Costa (US). 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 5th July 2026.
SOOS DMSC: Call for new Members
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
We have several ways you can interact with the DMSC. These include the following membership levels:
1. Leadership Group - team of 3-6 people that provide active engagement to drive the DMSC forward in accordance to our Implementation Plan. Term lengths are 4 years, with the possibility of serving for 2 terms. Expectations are an active role, participating in quarterly meetings and contributing to activities/events as much as possible.
2. APECS ECR Leadership Group - early-career Leadership Group Members (1-2) that provide active engagement to drive the DMSC forward in accordance to our Implementation Plan, alongside the Leadership Group and DMSC Co-Chairs. Term lengths are 2 years, after which you can nominate yourself to move up to the Leadership Group to serve another 2 x 4 years, if you wish. Expectations are an active role, participating in quarterly meetings and contributing to activities/events as much as possible.
3. General DMSC Members - a diverse and open (through nominations) group of interested community members, with no set term length. Expectations are an active or passive role, where capacity allows, engagement via email communications and participate in meetings where possible.
Memberships are flexible and can be changed as capacity or workloads change over time. Term lengths as described above are provided to ensure a review of positions every 4 years, to enable opportunities for new members and allow the turn-over of responsibilities within the group.
