Minister announces launch of the Recruitment competition to establish a new high Level Science Advisory Group

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced the launch of the recruitment competition to establish a new High-Level Science Advisory Group.

The group will comprise of a Chairperson and up to nine Members and will advise on the development of science and evidence-based policies across the department’s remit. 

Minister Muir said: “DAERA puts science at the heart of policy and delivery and independent expert advice from the High-Level Science Advisory Group will be central to that vision.

“The expertise from the High-Level Science Advisory Group will be an important resource to help DAERA access, interpret and understand the full range of relevant scientific information used in the development of evidence-based policies across my Department’s scientific remit.”

He added: “I fully recognise that the successful delivery of DAERA’s policy, operational and regulatory responsibilities are of fundamental importance to the environmental, economic and social well-being of Northern Ireland and its population.”

Notes to editors: 

1. Members of the High-Level Science Advisory Group (HLSAG) are not public appointments. The HLSAG will have a purely advisory role and will not direct any research expenditure or hold any statutory responsibilities.
2. More detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the post, and the criteria used by the Department during the recruitment and selection process are available on the DAERA website.
3. Successful candidates will have experience and knowledge in any of the following science disciplines as evidenced by a wide portfolio of scientific publications (and/or) participation on expert scientific groups: Agricultural Science, Animal Science; Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Science; Data Science; Marine, Fisheries and Aquatic Systems; Natural Environmental Sciences; Plant Science and Social Sciences.
4. Appointments will be for a period of three years.  The appointment may be renewed for one further period of three years, subject to satisfactory performance, the diversity of the current HLSAG and its balance of skills and experience. 
5. All media queries should be directed to the DAERA Press Office: pressoffice.group@daera-ni.gov.uk or telephone: 028 9016 3460.
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