We are looking to
recruit 4 members to ACRE. Candidates must demonstrate the general essential
criteria outlined below, and one of the specific areas of expertise. Your
expertise will be applied to the formulation of ACRE advice, particularly on
the potential risks to human health and the environmental risks posed by the
use of GM products in trials or in commercial use, and non-native species used
as bio-control agents.
The following general
essential criteria applies to all 4 roles:
The ability to
assimilate complex information and participate fully in Committee
deliberations, including offering contributions and challenges outside the area
of your main expertise;
Possess strong
analytical skills and the capacity to examine issues and evidence relevant to
GMO safety considerations, in an impartial way, with the ability to apply this
when ACRE is assessing applications to use GMOs;
Effective interpersonal
and communication skills, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and identify
key issues and communicate conclusions to a non-specialist audience, if
necessary.
Skills in risk
assessment, or an ability to develop these skills, in order to help ACRE advise
on the potential environmental risks (including risks to human health)
associated with the use of GMO products in clinical and field trials, and
commercial use.
Specific areas of
expertise are being sought as follows:
Post 1 – Veterinary
medicine:
A proven track record
of expertise relating to veterinary medicine and, in particular,
biotechnology-derived veterinary medicinal products and vaccines.
Post 2 – Risk
assessment:
A proven track record
of expertise relating to the assessment of agricultural products of new
biotechnologies. The successful applicant will also have expertise in plant
population biology, agricultural ecology, and semi-natural ecosystems.
Post 3 – Functional
plant genomics:
A proven track record
of expertise relating to plant genetics and genomics, particularly in the
context of trait improvement.
Post 4 – Functional
animal genomics:
A proven track record
of expertise relating to animal genetics and genomics, particularly in the
context of trait improvement
Post 3 – Functional plant
genomics:
Expertise in bringing plants through GMO authorisation
processes, particularly in relation to the use of new genomic techniques,
Post 4 – Functional animal genomics:
expertise in bringing animals through advanced trials,
particularly in relation to the use of new genomic techniques,
