Chief Executive, Society of Biology

The Biosciences Federation (BSF) and the Institute of Biology (IoB) are uniting to form the Society of Biology. This new Society, which will be fully operational in the second half of 2009, will provide a single unified voice for all the biosciences and act on behalf of all those who care about the future of biology whether they be teachers, scientists, leaders of organisations or interested non-scientists. The Interim Council of the Society of Biology now seeks to recruit the first Chief Executive for the new organisation. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead and shape an organisation that must quickly deliver the key aims of: representing all who are committed to the practise of biology in academia and industry, and to biological education and research; facilitating the promotion and translation of advances in biological science for national and international benefit, and helping the wider public to engage with the subject.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated that he/she can lead and manage an organisation with drive and success. He/she will be expected to share the vision for the future of the Society developed by the Interim Council and have the ability to deliver it effectively. For further information contact Dr Richard Dyer OBE (Chief Executive, BSF, retiring at the end of July; [email protected]) or Professor David Coates (Vice President, IoB; [email protected]). Applications, comprising a resume of key achievements and a statement about why this challenge appeals to you, should be sent to the Chair of Interim Council, Professor Nancy Rothwell DBE FRS ([email protected]) by 31 May 2009. Interviews will be held in London, where the post is based, in mid to late June.

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