Home Office Science Advisory Council vacancies
Vacancies for the Home Office Science Advisory Council (HOSAC).
The role of the Home Office Science Advisory Council (HOSAC) is to support the Home Office Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) in providing independent scientific advice to the Home Office on matters relevant to its policy and operations.
The council also supports the CSA in engaging and communicating the importance and impact of research and scientific issues to the department.
Home Office Science Advisory Council member vacancies
We are looking for applicants with scientific expertise in:
- behavioural science
- anthropology
- human geography
- engineering
- medical science/technologies
- political science
- economics
Further to this, we are looking for expertise that can be applied to one or more of the following areas, as well as other Home Office priorities:
- artificial Intelligence
- migration
- fraud and democratic/state threats
- public safety
How to apply
To make an application please submit:
- a concise CV (maximum 2 sides of A4) outlining your most relevant career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
- a cover letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) highlighting your suitability and setting out how you meet the essential criteria - please note that this supporting statement is an important part of your application and will be considered alongside the CV
- a completed diversity monitoring form as found in Annex C
Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected] by midday on 25 November 2024. Any applications after this date will be not considered. Mid-career candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Further information on the vacancies
Please see the recruitment pack below for more detailed information on the vacancies:
- - contains full details of the expertise sought for recruitment to HOSAC alongside background to the council, details on the role of a council member and details on the recruitment process
Updates to this page
Published 23 July 2021Last updated 29 October 2024 + show all updates
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The deadline for receipt of applications has been extended to midday on Monday 25 November 2024.
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This page has been updated with details of new vacancies for Home Office Science Advisory Council members.
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Updated to highlight that there are currently no vacancies available.
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