CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
to serve as an ECORD member on the Science Subgroup of the IODP Science Evaluation Panel
The International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) addresses fundamental questions about Earth’s climate, deep life, geodynamics, and geohazards and is driven by a flow of drilling proposals provided by the scientific community. The Science Evaluation Panel (SEP) is central to the success of IODP and is responsible for the evaluation and selection of the best and most relevant proposals, based on both scientific excellence and completeness and quality of the site survey data package. Externally reviewed, ready-to-drill proposals are then forwarded to the IODP Facility Boards for development of expedition schedules.
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The European Consortium of Ocean Research Drilling (ECORD) Science Support and Advisory Committee (ESSAC) is now accepting applications from active leading scientists to fill three places in the Science Subgroup of SEP. The call is open to scientists with experience in relevant research fields from all ECORD Member Countries, but preference may be given to experts in: geochemistry/petrology, tectonics, basin analysis. Qualified scientists from all ECORD Member Countries are encouraged to apply, with applications by female scientists especially welcome.
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Responsibilities of Science Subgroup members on SEP include evaluating pre-proposals, full proposals, Ancillary Project Letters (APLs), and Land-2-Sea proposals identifying pre-proposals. SEP also provides feedback to proponents regarding potential successful science and drilling strategies, and early guidance about necessary site characterization data.
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The successful candidates are expected to attend two Science Evaluation Panel meetings per year (usually winter and summer) and to represent the interests of all ECORD countries. Appointments are normally for three years (six meetings). The first meeting to be attended by the four new members will be held in Southampton (UK), June 28-30, 2022.
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Applications should be emailed to the ESSAC Office (essac@inogs.it) by 4 March 2021. Provide a single PDF that includes: (i) a CV; (ii) a letter of interest including your specific expertise, previous involvement in DSDP/ODP/IODP expeditions or panels, and research interests; and (iii) a list of relevant publications.
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Before applying please contact your national ESSAC delegate to confirm whether financial support is available for travel and subsistence costs associated with attending SEP meetings. When applying, please also send your delegate a copy of your application.
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For further information or questions, please contact the ESSAC Office:
ECORD Science Support & Advisory Committee
Angelo Camerlenghi (ESSAC Chair)
Hanno Kinkel (ESSAC Science Coordinator)
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Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale - OGS
via Beirut n. 2
34151 Trieste - Italia
e-mail: essac@inogs.it
website: www.ecord.org
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