SETAC Europe Committee Applications
SETAC Europe is inviting applications from motivated members to join its committees, an essential part of the Society that helps drive initiatives, shape programmes, and support a vibrant and inclusive community.
We are currently looking to fill specific vacancies across several committees and welcome new members who are eager to contribute their expertise, perspectives, and enthusiasm.
Join SETAC Europe as an active contributor and apply using the brief application form (below). We welcome applications until 26 May (full SE members only).
Serving on a committee is a rewarding way to:
- Contribute directly to SETAC Europe’s activities and priorities
- Share your expertise and perspectives on key topics
- Collaborate with professionals from across sectors and countries
- Develop valuable skills in teamwork, leadership, and networking
We are currently seeking to fill specific vacancies to ensure balanced representation across our committees. Please review the SETAC Europe committees and their specific vacancies below to find where your interests and expertise best fit.
SEECOS
SETAC Europe–European Commission Sounding Board
SEECOS – The SETAC Europe–European Commission Sounding Board (formerly known as the Sounding Board for SETAC’s membership of the High Level Round Table (HLRT) for the implementation of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability) is a science-policy bridging body that connects SETAC Europe members with the European Commission (EC). Its goal is to enhance the impact of science on environmental policy, embodying SETAC's slogan of "Environmental Quality through Science." SEECOS aims to optimise the transfer of scientific insights from SETAC members into policy, addressing the urgent triple planetary crisis (climate, pollution, and biodiversity).
SEECOS focuses on 1) outreach from SETAC to the EC and the nurturing of relationships with key EC personnel, 2) collaboration with other SETAC Europe bodies to collect scientific insights relevant to EC policy topics and 3) monitoring significant scientific and policy developments that should inform each other.
🔎 We are looking for:
- 1 business members
- 1 government members
- 3 NGO members
- 1 Recent graduate (business, governent or NGO sector)
- 1 student member
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:
- 2 business members
- 3 government members
- 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 government 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 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:
- 1 government member
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 26 May.
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.