Deakin University is seeking a new member to join their Animal Ethics Committee (AEC).

The membership of the AEC is determined by government legislation and the Category D membership to be filled is described as a person not employed by or otherwise associated with the institution and who has never been involved in the use of animals in scientific or teaching activities, either in their employment or beyond their undergraduate education. Category D members should be viewed by the wider community as bringing a completely independent view to the AEC.

Duties include:

• Provide recommendations of an independent nature
• Attend AEC meetings (6 per year) - Burwood Campus
• Review AEC submissions prior to meetings
• Occasionally review out of session applications/documents
• Participate in animal facility inspections

Essential criteria:

• Must not be employed or have any affiliation with Deakin University
• Must have never involved in the use of animals in scientific or teaching activities, either in their employment or beyond under-graduate education
• Should be viewed by the wider community as bringing a completely independent view to the AEC

Desirable criteria:

• Knowledge and willingness to learn government legislation and guidelines relating to animal research and ethics
• Willingness to attend training courses
• Demonstrated experience as a committee member dealing with complex issues

Please forward expressions of interest addressing the essential criteria to the Animal Ethics Office email address.