Call for Applications: Join a SETAC Europe Committee
SETAC Europe is actively soliciting new members to join the SETAC Europe Committees, which are a vital part of our society, driving initiatives, shaping programmes and ensuring that the SETAC Europe community remains vibrant and inclusive. We are looking for new members to fill specific current vacancies and bring fresh energy into our work.
Join SETAC Europe as an active contributor and apply using the brief application form (below). We welcome applications until 17 November (full SE members only).
Serving on a committee is a rewarding way to:
- Contribute directly to shaping the activities and direction of SETAC Europe
- Bring your expertise and perspective to important initiatives
- Work alongside colleagues from across sectors and countries
- Develop leadership, teamwork and networking skills
We are currently seeking to fill specific vacancies to ensure balanced representation across our committees. Please review the available committees and their respective vacancies below.
Awards Committee
Awards Committee
Chair: Marie-Hélène Enrici
The Awards Committee plays a central role in evaluating and developing the success of the SETAC Europe Awards Programme. Their key tasks include soliciting and assessing nominations for the SETAC Europe awards, as well as soliciting and evaluating applications for SETAC Europe grants. Additionally, the committee advises the council about selection procedures and criteria for SETAC Europe awards and grants.
🔎 We are looking for:
- 1 academic member
- 2 government members
- 1 recent graduate member (academic or government sector)
- 1 student member
Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Chair: Andrea Rivero Arze
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee seeks to identify topics of concern and solutions regarding diversity and inclusion raised by the membership. The committee’s main task is to provide advice surrounding these themes to the SETAC Europe Council and SETAC staff, and action programmes to improve awareness and secure equitable access to opportunities.
🔎 We are looking for:
- 1 business member
- 2 government members
- 1 recent graduate member (business or government sector)
- 1 student member
Education Committee
Education Committee
Chair: Ana Marta Gonçalves
Supporting SETAC with its mission to promote education in environmental sciences, the Education Committee plans and coordinates all activities of SETAC Europe related to the education of the membership and the general public. Specifically, the committee calls upon and evaluates proposals for training courses and advises on other annual meeting course programmes.
🔎 We are looking for:
- 1 business member
- 1 government member
- 1 recent graduate member (business or government sector)
- 1 student member
Finance Committee
Finance Committee
Chair: Iseult Lynch
The Finance Committee plays a central role in providing financial oversight of SETAC Europe and supporting the SETAC Europe executive director to develop and maintain a financially sound organisation. Its main tasks include reviewing the annual plan, budget and quarterly financial statements, and advising the SETAC Europe Council on these matters as well as fund management.
🔎 We are looking for:
- 2 government members
- 1 recent graduate (government sector)
Regional Branches Committee
Regional Branches Committee
Chair: Henner Hollert
The Regional Branches Committee operates as the liaison between the SETAC Europe Council and the SETAC Europe branches, and it serves as a platform for communication and sharing of experiences between the individual language branches. Key tasks include making suggestions to ensure the Society's success and reputation in selected regions, seeking new initiatives to maintain a community feeling in existing regions, and pursuing ways to grow or develop new regions.
🔎 We are looking for:
- 1 business member
- 1 government member
- 1 recent graduate member (business or government sector)
Science Committee
Science Committee
Chair: Geoff Hodges
The purpose of the Science Committee is to ensure the overall scientific excellence of SETAC and its members and to provide guidance, direction and assistance to the Society on technical issues. The committee evaluates and advises about proposals for workshops, symposia and meetings on the basis of scientific and social relevance and SETAC’s mission, vision, principles and values. Additionally, the committee identifies topics of concern that could benefit from a SETAC event to increase the understanding and advance science and risk assessment procedures.
🔎 We are looking for:
- 2 business members
- 1 government member
- 1 recent graduate (business or government sector)
Committee work is designed to be manageable alongside your professional responsibilities, requiring approximately two to four workdays per year. Most committees meet virtually several times per year, with an occasional in-person meeting around the SETAC Europe annual meeting.
If you are a motivated SETAC member, ready to actively contribute and passionate about advancing SETAC’s mission, we encourage you to indicate your interest in joining a committee by 17 November.
SETAC Europe Committee Application Form
Applying is only open to active SETAC Europe FULL members. Please ensure you are logged in to your SETAC account to start the application and upgrade your membership if needed.