Appointments to the Science and Technology Facilities Council 2009

19 Nov 2008 04:42 PM

The Councils fund research, research facilities and postgraduate training. The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Appointments Panel is seeking applications from suitably qualified academics to fill 2 vacancies for part-time membership which are expected to arise during 2009.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 3 December 2008

The Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills will appoint members to the Council on merit, after considering advice from the Appointments Panel. The Secretary of State is committed to the principle of public appointment with independent assessments, openness and transparency of process and to providing equal opportunities for all, irrespective of race, age, disability, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, transgender and working patterns.

An honorarium of £6,740 is paid annually.

Interviews for members will be held on 23 January 2009 at the Royal Society, London.

Further information about the vacancy and application forms are available from the Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform (BERR) website.

Enquiries about the process should be directed to to Charles Langley on +44 (0)20 3300 8728 at the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills.

Enquiries about the person specification should be directed to Ruth Jeans on +44 (0)1235 446 722 at STFC.