The Space Medicine and Life Sciences (SMLS) Project Group currently has the following committee roles open. All members of the SMLS project group are welcome to apply.

Deadline for Applications: 25 February 2021 23:59 GMT

To create and cultivate a research incubator and pipeline for SMLS and support ideas through early stages of research and development.  The role ideally is not to function as a principal investigator on projects, but as a coordinator that facilitates and supports research teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Receive and evaluate research ideas proposed by our membership and other external parties
• Connect relevant people, resources and opportunities for viable research ideas
• Manage research teams working on various projects
• Conduct regular check up on active research projects
• Help research team define goals and timelines and ensure they are meet

We are ideally looking for someone who has experience in:

• Either have or currently studying in a Master or Doctorate degree, ideally in medical or biomedical or biological research
• Leadership and team management experience
• Experience with research ethics, funding and outputs
• Past or current experience with research grants is a plus

Positions Available: Up to 2

To collect and develop funding opportunities for research projects supported by SMLS.  The role ideally functions as a research grant office for SMLS, collecting and facilitating financial and non-financial grants opportunities from all over the world for members of SMLS. 

Responsibilities

• Research, collect and curate funding opportunities relevant to the field of space medicine and life sciences research
• Develop business opportunities with sponsors or stakeholders to fund space medicine and life sciences research projects
• Develop in-kind opportunities with sponsors or stakeholders to support space medicine and life sciences research projects, such as through access to testing facilities, testing platforms, laboratories etc.
• Maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders, partners and sponsors
• Liaise with the SGAC Strategic Partnership Team for opportunities

We are ideally looking for someone who has:

• Experience in business development or working with sponsors and partners
• Past or current experience with research grants is preferred

Positions Available: Up to 2

SMLS has developed an online platform that hosts a vibrant community of students, young professionals and experts in the field of space medicine and life sciences. We are looking for someone to lead this vibrant community to be THE global interdisciplinary platform in space medicine and life sciences.  The ideal candidate will maintain and encourage discussion on the platform, foster collaboration between members and experts, and connect international stakeholders within the space sector.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and maintain the Slack platform
• Generate and respond to discussion on all main and sub Slack channels on behalf of SMLS
• Welcome new members
• Help resolve issues on Slack for our members
• Facilitate requests for help through Slack from our members and direct them to appropriate person or resource
• Bring questions and ideas from the membership to the committee
• Recruit key members of the space medicine and life sciences community to participate on our platform
• Analyze our membership and propose strategies to grow the strength and diversity of our membership
• Work with our PR & Communications Coordinators to make relevant announcements on our Slack platform
• Curate appropriate content and opportunities from the broader community and synthesize onto the appropriate channel on Slack platform 

We are ideally looking for someone who has:

• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of how to facilitate communication and discussion on a diverse and global platform
• Experience on the Slack platform is preferred
• Experience in starting or maintaining virtual community groups is a plus
• An active online and social media presence in the space community is a plus

Positions Available: Up to 2

To support the ongoing website maintenance and online presence of the project group

Responsibilities include:

• To manage the project group website and update the website with content
• To assist Membership Coordinator with social media related content

We are ideally looking for someone who has:

• Experience in building and managing websites
• Experience in WordPress is preferred

Positions Available: 1

To oversee all external communications for the SMLS group and to ensure communications are high quality and professional.

Responsibilities

• Manage our external communication channels, including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn
• Maintain and update our SMLS website
• Create and distribute our monthly newsletter through our mailing list
• Coordinate with our Membership Coordinators to manage Slack communications and announcements
• Liaise with our SGAC PR & Communications Team for communication over the primary SGAC channels

We are ideally looking for someone who has:

• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of how to facilitate communication and discussion on a diverse and global platform
• An active online and social media presence in the space community is preferred
• Experience in a wide range of social media platforms is preferred

Positions Available: Up to 2

The Space Medicine & Life Sciences project group is one of the most active and productive groups within SGAC.  This is an opportunity for you to help lead key activities within our project group. 

Our group has also developed significant industry, academic and governmental links to relevant organisations and institutions involved in the fields of space medicine and life sciences throughout the world.  This is your opportunity to get involved and be engaged in this field. 

Other specific benefits include:

• Meeting and working with young space sector leaders from around the world
• Have an opportunity to apply  to attend United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space meetings and other conferences as part of the official SGAC delegation
• Building leadership skills and other skills that are directly translatable to your career
• Having a significant impact on SGAC’s and SMLS’ image on the international stage
• Developing invaluable experience in working with a professional international team
• Opportunity to work directly with other SGAC teams and project groups
• Receive discounts to attend SGAC events
• Higher preference in consideration for SGAC scholarships based on history of SGAC contribution

Applicants for Project Group Committee positions must be:

• SGAC member (join here)
• SMLS member (join here)

To apply, please login to your SGAC member account and the application form will appear below.  Your application will require the following documents:

• Resume (please include date of birth and nationality) (limit 2 pages)
• Letter of Intent, detailing your suitability for your preferred role(s), your vision for how you can contribute to the Project Group through your position, and your motivation for applying (limit 2 pages)
• Additional document describing three past experiences and how they have prepared you for this role (limit 1 page)

You may use the same application to apply for up to maximum of three roles listed on this page.  Please indicate on your Letter of Intent your preference of roles with 1 being the most preferred and 3 being the least preferred. You can also only list one or two preferred role instead of three. 

Only complete applications will be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] 

Applications Open:	31 January 2021
Applications Close:	25 February 2021 23:59 GMT
Evaluation Period:	26 February – 21 March 2021
Announcement of Outcome:	28 March 2021

The application form will appear here after you log into SGAC website.