Are you our new Science Committee Vice-Chair?
ANZIC is looking for a Vice-Chair for the Science Committee in 2025.
Could it be you?
The role
- The Vice-Chair must lead by example, acknowledging and abiding by their institutional Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics guidelines, policies, procedures, or equivalents, and the IODP Code of Conduct, in all matters related to acting in this role.
- Assist the Chair in fulfilling the roles and responsibilities of the Science Chair and Committee, including communication with members of the Science Committee.
- Commitment to attending ANZIC Science Committee Meetings (three per year – two Zoom and one face-to-face)
For more information about the Science Committee and its role, please see the ANZIC Charter.
Eligibility
To be eligible you will have current or past experience serving on the ANZIC Science Committee, ANZIC Governing Council or equivalent experience serving on a relevant board.
Term
Nominally three years: one year as Vice-Chair, moving into one year as Chair and then one year as emeritus chair.
Support
The ANZIC Office provides travel and accommodation support for attendance at one face-to-face Committee meeting each year. In the event the Vice-Chair assumes the commitments of the Chair, the Chair’s Honorarium will be re-directed to the Vice-Chair.
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"The SC Chair was a fantastic experience on many levels and I encourage EMCRs to apply."

How to apply
A selection committee consisting of the current Science Committee Chair, ANZIC Program Manager, and members representing the ANZIC Governing Council and Science Committee will assess applications. A recommendation will be sent for approval to the ANZIC Governing Council for consideration and approval.
Your application should include:
- statement of your interest in the role (max ½ page)
- statement on your current scientific research interests (max ½ page)
- two-page curriculum vitae, including:
- Academic/ Professional Qualifications
- Employment History
- Selected recent publications or relevant Government/Industry reports or outputs
- Recent Synergistic Activities (e.g. service, committee, reviewer)
- Relevant Field experience (last 5 years)
Closing date
Applications will close on 13 February 2025. Submit applications to Liz Arnold, ANZIC Coordinator.
Questions?
Please send questions and comments to Sarah Kachovich, ANZIC Program Manager.