In memory of Cal Shearer
21st November 2024
Positions and career opportunities with the BNA
25th Oct 2017
A number of career opportunities are currently available at or via the BNA:
- BNA Meetings Secretary (a Council position)
- BNA Student and Early Careers Representative (a National Advisory Committee position)
- REF2021 subpanel members: nominations via the BNA
- BNA Student placements 2018-19
- BNA bookkeeper
BNA Meetings Secretary (a Council position)
Deadline for applications = midnight Monday 27th November
See full details online.
The British Neuroscience Association (BNA) is inviting applications from individuals to take on the role of BNA Meetings Secretary.
The BNA Meetings Secretary is a prestigious role with a high level of responsibility for delivering the flagship meeting of the BNA, the biennial Festival of Neuroscience. BNA Festivals take place in odd years (2013, 2015, 2017 etc) alternating with the FENS Forum in intervening years. Now attracting 1500+ delegates, 200+ speakers, 60-80 exhibitors and a genuinely international audience, the festivals are a major event in the neurosicence caldendar.
BNA Student and Early Careers Representative (National Advisory Committee position)
Deadline for applications = midnight Monday 27th November
See full details online.
An opportunity for an Undergraduate, Postgraduate or Early Career BNA member to be a member of the BNA National Committee and help enhance membership and support neuroscientists who are in the early stages of their career.
REF2021 subpanel members: nominations via the BNA
Deadline for applications = 16:00 Wednesday 15th November
See full details online.
To be a sub-panel member for REF2021 you need to be nominated by an organisation such as the BNA. We are currently inviting individuals to express their interest for being on Unit of Assessment Subpanel 4: Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience.
BNA Student placements 2018-19
Deadline for applications = 8th December
See full details online.
This placement with the BNA is intended to provide the opportunity for such students to gain experience and understanding of science careers and working within a professional academic science association. Applicants should be undertaking an undergraduate sandwich course in neuroscience or a related discipline, i.e. one which incorporates a year in a placement position (usually the third year of a four year degree course).
BNA Bookkeeper
Deadline for applications = 19th November
See full details online.
Do you or does someone you know have bookkeeping skills and an interest in playing a vital role for the BNA?
We are currently seeking an experienced, advanced bookkeeper to work with the BNA CE in managing the books and accounts. Hours are very flexible; fees to be negotiated.