The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) are looking for an early career scientist to join the SOOS Weddell Sea and Dronning Maud Land Regional Working Group (WSDML RWG)image.gif.

The successful applicant will have working knowledge of observational research of the Southern Ocean with a particular interest in the Weddell Sea and Dronning Maud Land. The APECS representative will attend RWG meetings, and be responsible for assisting with newsletter production, data collection, curation, and reportage, and will be an important link in liaising between APECS and SOOS. We are interested in receiving applications from any countries, including those not yet represented by the WG Leadership Group. 

To apply, you need to meet the following criteria:

Early Career Researcher (up to 5 years past PhD)
Have a research background that fits the focus of the group

About the position

The position will be for 2 years and non-salaried, but there will be travel reimbursement for attending one meeting if the working group holds a meeting during your term, and potential for co-authorship of publications.

For specific questions on this position, please contact Alyce Hancock (hancock@soos.aq).

How to apply

Please send the following information to info@apecs.is by no later than 26th March 2026:

Your CV
Statement of Interest (max one page), including your research background
Your motivation in joining the working group
Your thoughts on how you can contribute to the group and how this would benefit your career