Volunteer Opportunity - Science Theme Lead: Planetary Science
About the role:
In 2022, the Geological Society moved from an annual 'Year of...' focus onto a 10-year science strategy that focuses across five key themes as a result of wider sector and stakeholder engagement project.
The five themes are: Energy Transition; Geohazards, Geoengineering & Georesilience; Digital Geoscience; Planetary Science; and Climate & Ecology.
All our science, education, and outreach activity is strategically linked to these themes and, as such, each one has the full support of our staff teams; however, we seek support from the wider scientific community to ensure that we can stay focused and forward-looking in terms of each of these sectors.
We are looking for a theme lead for Planetary Science to start in 2024 and help us develop a strong program of events throughout the year, and participate in our Science Committee. We are asking new ST leads to commit to an initial two-year term, with a subsequent one-year by mutual agreement. Outside of the flagship conference participation, we expect the time commitment to be no more than a couple of hours each month.
Whilst the role is a voluntary one, we have negotiated a package of benefits that we hope will recognise the efforts of our volunteers, upon whom we are very grateful.
Science Theme Lead Benefit Package:
- Complementary GSL fellowship for duration of lead role so current fellowship not required (this will be credited for next year if you are already a GSL Fellow)
- Registration at the theme's flagship conference covered by GSL, as well as other theme events/activities throughout the year
- Travel & accommodation expenses to theme's flagship conference covered by GSL, subject to GSL policy and reasonable costs, i.e., standard class travel (within UK), 3* hotel
- Participation in COP and UNESCO events with GSL through our partner activities
- Invites to special GSL events throughout the year, e.g., our Drinks with the Dinosaur social, which took place in February 2024
How to apply:
If you have any questions about any of the above, please get in touch at [email protected]
To apply, please send us an approx. 300-word statement outlining your interest in the position, as well as your suitability. It would also be great if you could send several ideas of activities (e.g. conferences, webinars, workshops etc.) that you would like to see within the theme.
The closing date for applications is 24 January 2025.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.