Expressions of Interest sought for membership of the AKTN Scientific Committee

Current Vacancies:

  • Chair
  • Deputy Chair

1. Purpose of the Scientific Committee
The Scientific Committee members provide scientific leadership of the AKTN achieved through:

  • Peer review of proposals submitted by the kidney care community
  • Facilitation of research projects through collaboration with the kidney care community
  • Membership of sub-speciality working groups for the generation of research ideas
  • Participation in priority setting activities to guide the AKTN’s research agenda
  • Promotion of the AKTN at Scientific Meetings and Conferences

2. Terms of reference for the Scientific Committee Chair
The Chair:

  • is appointed for a term of 3 years, with an option to renew for a further 3 years
  • is a member of the AKTN’s Executive Operations Secretariat (EOS)
  • leads the meetings and activities of the Committee
  • represents the Committee at national and international meetings

3. Terms of reference for the Scientific Committee Deputy Chair
The Deputy Chair:

  • is appointed for a term of 3 years, with an option to renew for a further 3 years
  • is a member of the AKTN’s Executive Operations Secretariat (EOS)
  • will be invited to assume the position of Chair
    • permanently when the current Chair steps down (as agreed to by the EOS)
    • temporarily when the current Chair is unavailable
  • represents the Committee at national and international meetings

4. Attributes of the Scientific Committee leaders

  • Possess well developed communication and leadership skills
  • Have a track record of significant research output and expertise relevant to Clinical Trials
  • Be familiar with the AKTN and its operational and governance processes

5. Benefits of AKTN Committee membership

  • Involvement with AKTN research
  • Have input into the scientific direction of the AKTN
  • Publication and presentation opportunities

6. Appointment
Please email a one page application to Donna Reidlinger at aktn@uq.edu.au by Wednesday 1st April, 2020.
Your expression of interest should include:

  • Your interest in the position of either Chair or Deputy Chair
  • An outline of your relevant skills, track record and CV
  • A suggested research topic for consideration by an AKTN Working Group

Nominations will be considered by current Scientific Committee members, and successful members appointed by majority vote.