Dear UKPN,
In case you didn't see it on the APECS list, please take a look here. I strongly encourage all of you to consider applying to the Council or ExCom. These positions can bring great leadership experience, lots of learning in international collaboration, and it is really interesting to serve as a liaison of sorts between the UKPN and APECS International.
Best,
Allen
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Every October, the leadership of the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (www.apecs.is) renews itself, and the purpose of this email is to encourage applications for the 2013-2014 APECS Council and/or Executive Committee.
Now YOU get the chance to "Shape the Future of Polar Research!" Read on find out how...
What does the APECS Executive Committee (ExCom) do? Check out http://www.apecs.is/about-apecs/leadership/executive-commitee for more information.
How do you apply for the ExCom?
It's easy! You only have to provide
- basic biographical information (name, institution, contact details, country of residence and origin),
- a brief biosketch that gives us a better picture of who you are (e.g. research theme and interests, your hobbies, etc.),
- a photo of yourself that we can use for the APECS website,
- the names and contact details of two referees, and
- a statement of interest detailing why you are interested in serving on the APECS Executive Committee; how you would like to contribute to APECS as a member of the APECS Executive Committee. Please also include any past involvement in organizing APECS activities, or other exeriences that would make you a good candidate. An outline of what we are specifically hoping you address in your statement of interest and general information about the election procedure is available on the APECS website athttp://www.apecs.is/about-apecs/leadership/executive-commitee
What is the timeline for the election?
The 2013-2014 APECS Executive Committee elections follow a strict timeline.
- 18 July: Announcement of APECS Executive Committee Elections sent out
- 29 July – 8 September: Accepting nominations (if you are on fieldwork during this time you can send in your application earlier.)
- 9 – 20 September: Review of applications, current APECS Council members have the chance for a question and answer session both via email and through an online call with the APECS Executive Committee applicants. Applicants should be available for questions and conference call during this time.
- 21 – 26 September: APECS Executive Committee election: online voting by APECS Council Members
- 27 – 30 September: Final tally and review of votes, transition process
- 1 October: official announcement of 2013-2014 APECS Executive Committee
Applications for the APECS Executive Committee will be accepted starting 29 July 2013 (if you are on fieldwork you can send in your application earlier). Please email your application as one PDF to Election Coordinator Allen Pope (allen.pope@nsidc.org). Applications will be processed soon after they are received. The final application deadline is 8 September 2013. There will be no extensions.
If you have any questions about what it means to be a member of the APECS Executive Committee, the application process or any other queries, please send an email to me or excom@apecs.is!
Please note that if you're interested in becoming more involved in APECS but the ExCom sounds like too much for now, applications for the 2013-2014 Council are open, too. You can find out more about what the APECS Council does at http://www.apecs.is/about-apecs/leadership/council or go to http://www.apecs.is/about-apecs/leadership/council/2012-2013 to find out more about our current Council members!
How do you apply for the APECS Council?
It's easy! You only have to provide the following in one PDF:
- current contact information and career level
- brief bio (200 words)
- present picture of yourself
- name and email address of two references
- Expression of Interest Letter (around 500 words) explaining the following:
- why you are interested in APECS and sitting on the Council? This includes any ideas you have for projects or activities the organization could undertake, a desire to become more connected to the larger polar community, ways to improve APECS and the role of young researchers in polar research, general interest in the process of the organization, and many others.
- Any major periods of extended absence, such as field work, long vacations, intense exam periods or any other long period of absence.
- it is also quite helpful to know a little about your experiences (including previous APECS involvement - if any) and why you are interested in the Polar Regions.
- A detailed description of the application procedure for the APECS Council can be found here http://www.apecs.is/about/apecs-leadership/apecs-council/19-how-to-become-an-apecs-council-member
Applications to the APECS Council can be sent to the Council Co-Chair Sanna Majaneva (sanna.majaneva@gmail.com)!
If you want to start right away for the new term starting October 1, please make sure to send in your application before 9 September. Due to the transition period to the new 2013-2014 Executive Committee at the end of September and beginning of October, Council applications received after September 9 will not be dealt with until later in October.
If you have any questions about what it means to be a member of the APECS Council, the application process or any other queries, please send an email the Council Co-Chairs Sanna Majaneva (sanna.majaneva@gmail.comm) and / or Christie Wood (christie.ice@gmail.com)!
Best wishes,
Allen Pope
Elections Co-Coordinator 2013 & APECS Executive Committee 2010-2013
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Sanna Majaneva
APECS Council Co-Chair 2012-2013 & Elections Co-Coordinator 2013
