Join us for our annual general meeting (AGM) on Friday 8th September. The AGM is a chance to have your say over the direction of the EnGRG for the coming year, and to stand for one of our executive committee positions. We are a friendly bunch and would love to welcome you on board the team.
Details on these positions and their associated responsibilities can be found below. If you have questions about a role, or if you would like to express your interest in standing for a position, please email us at: engrg.rgs@gmail.com.
The closing date for expressions of interest is Friday, August 25th, 5pm (BST).
Please note:
Everyone is welcome to attend our AGMs. Committee members do not have to be from a UK institution, and we encourage undergraduates, postgraduates, and early career researchers to stand for positions. The usual term for a committee position is three years for staff and one year for students (students can renew their role annually for a combined maximum of three years).
Available Positions - 2023
Chair
Description
The chair oversees the running of the research group and its objectives. They are expected to play a pro-active role in the life of the group, and ensure that the group works effectively for its members. The chair must be, or must become, a fellow of the RGS.
Responsibilities
Term Duration
Treasurer
Description
The treasurer oversees the finances of the EnGRG and ensures that the group operates responsibly, ethically, and transparently in its financial matters. The treasurer must be, or must become, a fellow of the RGS.
Responsibilities
Term Duration
Secretary
Description
The secretary oversees the scheduling of the executive committee meetings, collates the agenda, and keeps minutes of meetings. The secretary must be, or must become, a fellow of the RGS.
Responsibilities
Term Duration
Communications Officer (Website and Twitter)
Description
One of the most important and integral roles on the executive committee team - we need someone who will help us promote the activities of our research group. This position is currently shared, and we are looking for someone to specifically help with managing the research group's website and Twitter accounts.
Responsibilities
Term Duration
Communications Officer (Email)
Description
One of the most important and integral roles on the executive committee team - we need someone who will help us promote the activities of our research group. This position is currently shared, and we are looking for someone to specifically help with managing the research group's email account.
Responsibilities
Term Duration
Awards Co-ordinator (Undergraduate Awards)
Description
This is an important job and a key way in which we can support undergraduates, postgraduates, and early career researchers in building their energy geographies careers.
Responsibilities
Term Duration
Early Career Researcher (ECR) Representative
Description
Supporting ECRs is a key part of the EnGRG's work. If you are an ECR and have ideas for how we can better support our ECRs, then get involved!
Responsbilities
Term Duration
Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) Representative
Description
Supporting postgraduate energy researchers is a key part of the EnGRG's work. If you are a postgrad and have ideas for how we can better support our postgrads, then get involved!
Responsibilities
Term Duration
Undergraduate Researcher (UGR) Representative
Description
Supporting undergraduate energy researchers is a key part of the EnGRG's work. If you are an undergrad and have ideas for how we can better support our undergrads, then get involved!
Responsibilities
Term Duration
General Committee Member
Description
The purpose of this role is to give people the opportunity to get involved more directly (but also more flexibly) with the running of the EnGRG.
Responsibilities
Term Duration