The deadline for the position of SHAC Student Representative has been extended until 30 September. SHAC are seeking nominations from anyone who is enrolled on or starting a PhD course and has research interests related to the history of alchemy and/or chemistry.

This is a great opportunity to support your field, develop your own research, and work alongside scholars at all career stages. Although the nominee does not have to be a member of SHAC at present, they will be expected to join if appointed to the position. All nominations and attachments should be submitted by 31 August 2013.

If you would like to stand for this position, please write to studentrep [at] ambix.org attaching a copy of your CV, with a cover statement explaining why the role interests you, and what you feel you could bring to Council. Please include details of your doctoral project and institutional affiliation, and any past experience of organising or participating in conferences, workshops, and seminars. If you wish to nominate another person (perhaps one of your own students), please forward their CV and your supporting statement to the email above, and also encourage your candidate to forward a statement of interest.