Call for Nominations
Science and Advisory Panels
North Pacific Research Board
Nomination deadline: 13 July 2012
More information about NPRB and its activities is available at:
http://www.nprb.org
For further information, please contact:
Cynthia Suchman
Email: cynthia.suchman [at] nprb.org
The North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) is seeking nominations for both
a new member of its Advisory Panel, and a member to fill one vacancy on
its Science Panel. The nomination deadline for both openings is 13 July
2012.
Advisory Panel
The Advisory Panel seeks a new member with expertise in the Gulf of
Alaska region. The panel represents user groups and other interested
parties from the various regions within the Board's purview. Advisory
Panel members advise the Board on accomplishing its overall mission of
fielding a high caliber, comprehensive research program that will
improve our understanding of the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea and Aleutian
Islands, and Arctic Ocean ecosystems and their fisheries, and help to
sustain and enhance the living marine resources.
The Board believes it is important to incorporate meaningful community
involvement throughout its science program from planning to oversight
and review. The Advisory Panel has a significant advice-giving role,
with active involvement in setting research priorities and defining
questions, as well as highlighting proposals with special stakeholder
relevance. Advisory Panel members serve three-year terms, with a
two-term limit. It is expected that the new member would be selected for
a term commencing around 1 August 2012.
The NPRB Advisory Panel meets twice a year in Anchorage. While there is
no pay involved with serving on the Advisory Panel, the Board covers
travel, food, and lodging for panel members.
Science Panel
Desired qualifications for nominees to the open position on the Science
Panel include expertise in stock assessment methods in marine fisheries,
an understanding of principles and practices in statistical sampling and
experimental design, and experience with proposal review and formulating
research priorities. Strong candidates will also demonstrate knowledge
of pressing fisheries issues, needs, and priorities of state and/or
federal managers.
The overall mission of the North Pacific Research Board is to develop a
comprehensive science program of the highest caliber that will provide
better understanding of the North Pacific, Bering Sea, and Arctic Ocean
ecosystems and their fisheries, and help to sustain and enhance the
living marine resources. The Board has integrated ecosystem research
programs in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska and is developing its
strategy for Arctic research. In addition, specific research needs are
identified annually in requests for proposals released each October.
The Science Panel helps the Board shape its entire scientific program.
The Panel's membership is drawn from experts in fields of science most
relevant to the Board's interests, such as oceanography, ecosystems
dynamics, plankton and fish ecology, marine mammal and seabird biology,
fisheries management, and socioeconomics. The Science Panel advises the
Board on science planning and identification of research priorities;
identification, development, collection, and evaluation of statistical,
biological, oceanographic, ecological, economic, social and other
scientific information relevant to the Board's mission; and review of
proposals and technical evaluations received by the Board.
The Panel meets 2-3 times a year (spring and fall), usually in Anchorage
or Seattle. Panel members serve four-year terms with a maximum of two
consecutive terms. While there is no pay involved with serving on the
Panel, the Board covers travel, food, and lodging for panel members.
Nominations and self-nominations for either opening may be submitted to
the Board by email (cynthia.suchman [at] nprb.org), or by regular mail to:
Cynthia Suchman, Executive Director
North Pacific Research Board
1007 West 3rd Avenue, Suite 100
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Deadline for receipt of all nomination materials is 13 July 2012.
Materials should include a 1-2 page resume, three letters of reference
from people who have worked with the nominee on a range of relevant
research activities, and contact information (including email address).
More information about the Board and its activities is available at:
http://www.nprb.org.
For further information, please contact:
Cynthia Suchman
Email: cynthia.suchman [at] nprb.org
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