Position Announcement
Executive Secretary
International Arctic Science Committee
Application Deadline: 8 July 2005
For a complete job description, please e-mail:
iasc [at] iasc.no
The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) is a non-governmental,
international membership organisation that encourages, promotes, and
facilitates cooperation in all aspects of arctic research, in all
countries engaged in arctic research, and in all parts of the Arctic.
IASC strives to integrate human, social, and natural sciences concerned
with the Arctic and provide scientific advice on arctic issues.
As the present Executive Secretary is retiring by 1 January 2006, IASC
is seeking a successor. Applicants should preferably have the following
qualifications:
- considerable knowledge of international arctic research;
- experience in cooperative, international scientific programmes or
activities;
- insight into arctic problems and policy issues; and
- relevant science management and administrative experience.
Good oral and written knowledge of English is required. Applicants
should be enterprising, open-minded, and creative. The Executive
Secretary will serve on a three-year contract with possible extensions.
Salary is open to negotiation and dependent on the qualifications of the
successful applicant. The level of qualifications should correspond to
an annual salary of SEK 450 000 (61,668 USD) and above. The Secretariat
will be located in conjunction with the Swedish Polar Research
Secretariat in Stockholm, Sweden. The Executive Secretary will be
assisted by an administrative secretary.
The application must briefly list the candidate's qualifications related
to those four criteria mentioned in the announcement, as well as the
names of two referees.
Application Deadline: 8 July 2005
For a complete job description and to apply for the position, please
e-mail:
iasc [at] iasc.no
or mail applications to:
The IASC Secretariat
PO Box 5156
Majorstuen N-0302 Oslo
Norway
Further information is available from:
Professor Patrick J. Webber
President of IASC
Phone: 517-355-1284
E-mail: webber [at] msu.edu
Professor Anders Karlqvist
Director, Swedish Polar Research Secretariat
Phone: +46-8773 9601
E-mail: ak [at] polar.se
Further information about IASC is available at:
http://www.iasc.no