22/08/2009: Storm Risk Mitigation through Improved Prediction and Impact Modelling - Expert Group invitation

NERC is inviting applications from individuals interested in joining an Expert Group that will refine the specifications for a research programme on Storm Risk Mitigation through Improved Prediction and Impact Modelling and support the development of an announcement of opportunity. Applications expressing interest in joining the group are being invited (deadline Wednesday 2 September 2009) in the format outlined below.

Guidance for applicants to join the Expert Group

ELIGIBILITY

Applications are welcome from UK-based individuals - in both the public and private sectors - with relevant research backgrounds and who are able to make the necessary commitment to the Storms Research Programme.

FINANCES

NERC will cover all reasonable travel and subsistence costs incurred through expert group membership responsibilities.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The final choice of Group membership will be made by NERC and will be based on the following criteria (not in priority order):

balance of representation across academic, stakeholder, international and co-funder communities;
relevant expertise;
cross-community knowledge;
contacts and links;
track record.
NERC reserves the right to appoint members to the Group to achieve the balance of representation required.

TIMETABLE
The timetable is as follows:

Closing date: 2 September 2009.
Expert Group members will be invited by 11 September 2009.
First Expert Group meeting: 17 September 2009. Applicants must be available on this date and can not send a substitute.
Second Meeting of the Expert Group: week commencing 28 September 2009.

APPLICATION FORMAT
The application consists of completion of the application form in 12 point Times New Roman or Arial.

Applicants may attach a brief CV (no more than 2 sides A4) in support of their application.