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New members sought for expert novel foods committee
Do you have experience of working in allergy, toxicology, microbiology (specialising in gut microflora) or molecular biology? Are you interested in being on a committee that advises the FSA on novel foods and novel food processes? The Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP) is looking to appoint 5 new members in April 2016.
The ACNFP is an independent body of experts that advises the FSA on any matters relating to novel foods and novel food processes.
Application pack
Application form: ACNFP vacancies (84.00 KB)
Declaration of interests form (47.50 KB)
Political activity questionaire for positions on FSA advisory committees (35.00 KB)
Ethnicity monitoring form and assistance for interview questionaire (116.50 KB)
Information about the ACNFP (376.08 KB)
Skills and experience
Essential skills/experience required:
- Demonstrable expertise in one of the scientific areas specified. This might be by providing, for example, details of publications, or roles in other organisations or advisory bodies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to critically assess and interpret scientific data.
- Strong team worker able to work with other committee members to arrive at sound, balanced and timely decisions.
- Ability to provide constructive challenge outside of own specialist scientific area.
(In the event of a large number of applicants, the first sift will be solely on the basis of the above first numbered bullet point.)
About the appointments
The five vacancies are for experts in the following fields:
- allergy - one expert with clinical experience and one with expertise in plant science
- microbiology with particular emphasis on the gut
- molecular biology
- toxicology
Appointments are for a term of from one to three years and are unsalaried. The Committee meets up to six times a year in London, normally on a Wednesday or Thursday. An attendance fee will be available and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Appointments will be made strictly on merit by fair and open process in accordance with the Commissioner for Public Appointments Code of Practice and taking account of equal opportunities. Successful applicants will be required to declare any interest that may be relevant to the work of the Committee.
Closing date
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 22 February 2016.
Interview date
Interviews are expected to be held in the week beginning Monday 14 March 2016.
Further information
Further details and an application form can be found at the links above or by emailing acnfp@foodstands.gsi.gov.uk, phoning 020 7276 8596 or writing to:
ACNFP Secretariat
Food Standards Agency
Room 1B, Aviation House
125 Kingsway
London WC2B 6NH
