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The
California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking to fill four positions on
CARB’s Research Screening Committee (RSC). The RSC is an eleven-member
committee that provides robust scientific peer review for CARB’s research
projects. CARB is seeking nominations and applications from members of the
public with expertise in the following area(s):
- Agriculture
- Community-based research
- Transportation services and
vehicle technology
- Urban planning
Successful
applicants will have experience in one or more areas listed above.
Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
qualifications for sought expertise area(s); statement of interest;
relevant professional and academic experience including experience
conducting research in the expertise area(s); experience in secondary area;
and letter(s) of support.
Nominations
for multiple candidates are welcome to encourage experts to apply. All
nominations must be submitted by February 12, 2024 to be considered.
Anyone, regardless of nomination status, can apply by completing their full
application by March 4, 2024.
Background
As
required by State law (Health and Safety Code Section 39700), CARB sponsors
a research program that is guided by the mission to provide sound and
timely scientific results to support CARB’s policies and programs. CARB’s
research program was established by the Legislature in 1971 and has formed
the basis of CARB’s programs since its inception. The research program’s
goals of informing health-based air quality standards, reducing air
pollution exposures, and protecting California from the potential impacts
of climate change have been met through a diverse portfolio of projects.
State
law also required that CARB establish the RSC to review proposed and
completed research projects. The RSC consists of physicians, scientists,
biologists, chemists, engineers, meteorologists, and other subject matter
experts that have the knowledge necessary to effectively advise on CARB’s
health, environmental justice, air quality, and climate research.
CARB
invites anyone to nominate qualified candidates or apply independently to
serve on the RSC. CARB is looking for subject matter experts with
recognized experience in the specific subject they are applying under, and
who are passionate about research and putting it to public use as a tool to
help meet the state’s air quality and climate goals.
For
details about the roles and responsibilities of RSC members, visit the RSC webpage. Nominations must be
submitted by February 12, 2024 to be considered. All nominations that are
submitted by the due date will be reviewed by CARB staff. Every nominee
will be contacted and provided with information on how to submit their
application. Information about all nominator’s will be kept confidential.
The application period will be open to nominees and anyone else interested
in applying, regardless of nomination status, until March 4, 2024.
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