SSAC Recruitment - New Members and Associate Members
The SSAC provides independent advice, through its Chair, to the Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland, to inform policy development and delivery across all areas of the Scottish Government’s work.
We are looking to appoint up to eight Members and two Associate Members to work alongside the existing Chair and members. Neither membership category is remunerated but reasonable expenses involved in attending meetings and carrying out SSAC work will be paid.
Member Applications are sought from suitably qualified individuals who are experts and leaders in their own area, able to demonstrate a broad understanding of how science (including engineering and technology) can inform policy and/or practice. All applicants should be able to demonstrate connectivity to relevant networks in Scotland and further afield. Members are expected to be leaders in their fields of expertise, most likely in academia, business or industry. Experience in a similar advisory or policy environment is desirable. Member Appointments will be for three years initially, with the possibility of a one-year extension.
Associate Member Applications are sought from individuals earlier in their careers (eg within 10 years of receiving a PhD if currently working in a research-based role) with relevant expertise and experience of cross-disciplinary working. Associate Member Appointments will be for one year initially, with the possibility of up to two one-year extensions.
We particularly seek applications from individuals with experience relevant to Scottish Government priorities, for example in transition to Net Zero, and the achievement of economic growth, and to broaden our membership by encouraging applications from individuals with relevant experience in engineering and technology, physical and chemical sciences, innovation and industry.
Please see application pack for full details and relevant application forms attached.
Closing date: 23:59 on 1 December 2024
Interviews will be held in person in St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh in mid January/ early February 2025.
For any further enquiries please email scottishscience@gov.scot
SSAC welcomes applications from eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds and actively encourages applications from disabled people. Appointed on merit; committed to diversity and equality.