Nomination of candidates to
DDLS research area specific expert groups

Background

The SciLifeLab and Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS) focuses on four strategic areas for data-driven research. All of the strategic areas are essential for improving the lives of people as well as animals and nature, detecting and treating diseases, protecting biodiversity and creating sustainability, see below DDLS research areas. Scientific programs and research networks, training, data services and support, and coordination of the activities within the four research areas will become crucial for the program to succeed and reach international level of scientific excellence. In addition, proximity to local research environments and unique capabilities will be formed and a synergistic national DDLS networks will make the science within the four research areas prosper. Four DDLS research area specific expert groups can act to plan and steer activities within each research area as well as act as research area specific national scientific advisors for the program.

Nominate a candidate

The DDLS steering group openly invites DDLS partner organizations and the Swedish scientific community at large to nominate candidates to be considered to the four DDLS research area specific expert groups. To nominate you need to fill in all required information in the form at the bottom of this page.

Role of the DDLS research area specific expert groups

The role of DDLS research area specific expert groups is to advise on research area specific strategies and research profiles for the scientific programs of the DDLS, suggest and co-organize activities and community events around the research area topics and take part in evaluations by providing advice on the design of calls and the evaluation process. Advise and support the DDLS fellows, post docs and phDs within the area as well as acting as research area specific national reference group for data services and support, training and research school. Engage the national DDLS community within each RA.

Term of office will be two years (Jan 2022- Dec 2023) with a possibility of extension upon program prolongation. The level of engagement needed is expected to be around 10%.

The expert group will comprise of 4-6 members and be led by a chair that has the coordinating role.

Profile of research area specific expert group members

A member of the DDLS research area specific expert group is a senior expert in the DDLS field of interest, should cover many aspects of the research area and be an internationally leading scientist in the field. The RA expert can be from one of the partner organizations or from the Swedish life science community at large (industry, healthcare, etc.). A broad international network and connections to similar initiatives abroad is highly desirable.

Process and Decision

The call for nominations is now closed (as of September 29).

Candidates will be evaluated based on merits and expertise and approved by the DDLS steering group.  A number of factors, such as fields of study, career stage, university, gender will also be considered.

Contact

For further questions, please contact ddls@scilifelab.se

Form

The form is currently closed for submissions