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Junior Committee application process

EAO Junior Committee History

The Junior Committee of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) was founded in 2007 during the Barcelona EAO annual congress. Its aim is to assist and support the EAO Board in achieving their mission.  More specifically the committee's task is to suggest and develop new ideas, to encourage and advance projects suggested by the EAO Board and to promote the enthusiastic participation of young researchers in the EAO.

As of 2008 the Committee consists of 7 young scientists / clinicians, who currently hold an academic or higher training position. By regulation, one member of the Junior Committee represents one country, hence no more than one participant per country is permitted, until renewal. Its members meet twice a year in order to implement their goals and evaluate new projects. Furthermore the members attend the EAO annual congresses and on certain occasions, participate at the EAO Consensus Meetings.

EAO Junior Committee Applications - 1 vacant position

Starting May of 2008 the EAO JC will initiate the application process for its 8th member. The applicants interested should submit an application to the EAO office (eao@agshq.com) which will include a 'letter of intent' and a Curriculum Vitae. Applications will be presented to the EAO Board, and the Junior Committee members for selection. Short-listed applicants will be required to demonstrate their motivation by means of a short interview (approx. 15 minutes) at the 2009 EAO annual congress in Monaco.

1. The applicant should:
1. be dentally qualified and scientifically interested / experienced
2. be of 35 years age or less
3. hold current EAO membership
4. be a European citizen, excluding the following countries: Austria, Greece, Italy, France, Switzerland, Moldavia and United Kingdom (countries represented by current members). 
2. Applications will be received by the EAO office prior to the pre-determined deadline
3. Applications will be reviewed and short-listed by the EAO board and the Junior Committee members
4. Applicants will be informed electronically by the EAO office of the short-listing outcomes
5. Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview with the interview panel at the EAO Annual Congress in Monaco.. This panel will be composed of the Junior Committee members and two selected EAO Board members.  The interview will consist of a free interactive discussion and the opportunity to deliver a 5 minute presentation on a specified topic to the interview panel. 
6. All applicants will be notified of the decision of the selection panel, ideally in person, over the time period of the EAO annual meeting in Monaco.