Climate and Cryosphere is launching an open call for co-chair nominations to its Scientific Steering Group (SSG).

We are specifically, though not exclusively, seeking nominees with past participation and familiarity with CliC. The co-chair position is open to all nationalities, and we particularly welcome applications from those whose countries are not currently represented in our leadership. We also encourage indigenous and local scientists with experience living in communities directly impacted by cryospheric change to apply. While we hope to fill this position as soon as possible, the exact start date is flexible; we are open to discussing your preferred timeline.

CliC SSG gathered in Wellington, NZ ahead of the CliC OSC in February 2026.

About the CliC SSG and Co-chair Duties

The Scientific Steering Group (SSG) is the governing body of CliC and has the overall responsibility for planning, implementing and monitoring its activities. The SSG helps shape the international research agenda and functions as an integrator of activities to avoid duplication of efforts and liaise with partner organizations.

SSG membership is initially for four years with the possibility of two extensions for two years each. The terms of reference are as follows:

Provide scientific guidance and oversight to CliC community and its activities
Oversee specific CliC existing activities and launch new ones
Liaise with other activities within WCRP and with the international cryospheric research community at large, partners, agencies and organizations.
Engage with Early Career Researchers (ECR) networks (e.g., APECS, PSECCO, YESS, HYS, etc.)
Represent the CliC community in academic meetings and events
Meet once a year in person and online every other month

Beyond the standard responsibilities of SSG membership, co-chair duties include:

Provide leadership of the SSG and vision and drive to achieve the aims and objectives in our Strategic Plan
Chair meetings of the CliC SSG
Meet with the CliC Operations Team (CliC IPO, WCRP secretariat, and UMass host scientists) online monthly to make operational decisions between SSG meetings
Ensure liaison with our Working Groups, with the support of the IPO
Liaise with WCRP leadership, Core Projects, and Lighthouse Activities
Actively promote CliC

Deadline:
Wednesday, April 15, 2026

QUESTIONS? For inquiries about the position, please contact current CliC co-chairs Amy L. Lovecraft or Edward Hanna. For questions about the application form, contact the CliC IPO at info@climate-cryosphere.org.