The scope of the project is to help outline the lessons learned and any internationally coordinated efforts that should continue after the closure of the IPY International Programme Office. Please find a detailed job description as well as project background in the text below and the document attached. Ideally the position will be located in Tromsø, Norway, but those wishing to work on contract remotely are also encouraged to apply.
APECS, SCAR and IASC will work together with the IPY Office on this International Council for Science funded project over the next year.
Inquiries about the position should be sent to the APECS Director, Jenny Baeseman (jbaeseman@gmail.com).
More information can be found from here.
Position Available: IPY Education and Outreach Assessment Project
Wed, Apr 28, 2010
SCAR (Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research), IASC (International Arctic Scientific Committee), APECS (Association of Polar Early Career Scientists) and the IPY IPO (International Polar Year Programme Office) are seeking a project assistant on a part-time basis to help coordinate an initial assessment of the outcomes of International Polar Year (IPY) Education and Outreach.