The AEpiA Committee is currently seeking new members to help support and energise the Australasian epigenetics research community.

Our committee meets online every two months and includes representatives from across Australia and New Zealand. We oversee a range of AEpiA initiatives—such as the website, online seminar series, and national scientific meetings—and we’re always open to new ideas and contributions.

We will appoint new committee members at the upcoming AEpiA Annual General Meeting, to be held online on: Thursday 25 September at 12:00 PM AEST

Positions Available:

• Chair

• Co-Chair

• Treasurer

• Secretary

• Region Representatives

• Early-Career Researcher (ECR) Representatives

If you’re passionate about strengthening the epigenetics research network across Australasia, this is a great opportunity to contribute, collaborate, and help shape AEpiA’s direction over the next two years. Committee roles are a rewarding way to engage with peers, build leadership experience, and support the broader research community.

How to Apply:

To nominate yourself, please complete the form here by Friday 12 September at 5:00 PM AEST.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact AEpiA Chair, Heather Lee, at heather.lee@newcastle.edu.au.

We have also attached some further details about the AGM.

We look forward to receiving your nomination!

Committee Role Descriptions and Eligibility

Chair

Eligibility:

• Current AEpiA member with more than 5 years post-PhD experience (career disruptions considered)

• Based anywhere

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead AEpiA by setting priorities and direction

• Represent AEpiA nationally and internationally

• Co-ordinate and chair online bi-monthly AEpiA committee meetings

• Represent the interests of epigenetics researchers in their region

• Host online seminars on a rotating basis

• Promote AEpiA activities (seminars, conferences, etc.) among local research networks
  Term of service: 2 years

Co-Chair

Eligibility:

• Current AEpiA member with more than 5 years post-PhD experience (career disruptions considered)

• Based anywhere

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist the Chair in leading and representing AEpiA

• Attend bi-monthly AEpiA committee meetings and chair meetings when required

• Represent the interests of epigenetics researchers in their region

• Host online seminars on a rotating basis

• Promote AEpiA activities (seminars, conferences, etc.) among local research networks
  Term of service: 2 years

Treasurer

Eligibility:

• Current AEpiA member with more than 5 years post-PhD experience (career disruptions considered)

• Based anywhere

Role Responsibilities:

• Liaise with ASN Events to manage and report on AEpiA finances

• Attend bi-monthly AEpiA committee meetings

• Represent the interests of epigenetics researchers in their region

• Host online seminars on a rotating basis

• Promote AEpiA activities among local research networks
  Term of service: 2 years

Secretary

Eligibility:

• Current AEpiA member with more than 5 years post-PhD experience (career disruptions considered)

• Based anywhere

Role Responsibilities:

• Attend online bi-monthly AEpiA committee meetings

• Keep minutes and follow up on action items

• Represent the interests of epigenetics researchers in their region

• Host online seminars on a rotating basis

• Promote AEpiA activities among local research networks
  Term of service: 2 years

Region Representatives

Eligibility:

• Current AEpiA member with more than 5 years post-PhD experience (career disruptions considered)

• Based anywhere, with strong encouragement for nominations from New Zealand, Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, the ACT, and the Northern Territory

Role Responsibilities:

• Attend bi-monthly AEpiA committee meetings

• Represent the interests of epigenetics researchers in their region

• Host online seminars on a rotating basis

• Promote AEpiA activities among local research networks

• Option to take on other committee roles (e.g. seminar convenor, communications officer, sponsor liaison)
  Term of service: 2 years

ECR Representatives

Eligibility:

• Current AEpiA member with less than 5 years post-PhD experience (career disruptions considered)

• Based anywhere, with strong encouragement for nominations from New Zealand, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory

Role Responsibilities:

• Attend bi-monthly AEpiA committee meetings

• Represent the interests of epigenetics researchers in their region

• Host online seminars on a rotating basis

• Promote AEpiA activities among local research networks

• Option to take on other committee roles (e.g. seminar convenor, communications officer, sponsor liaison)
  Term of service: 2 years