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24 November 2020

ICRP Seeks Nominations for Committee Membership
ICRP is seeking nominations for Committee membership for the next term: 1 July 2021 to
30 June 2025. Nominations will also be retained for consideration for membership in ICRPTask Groups as opportunities arise.

Nominations must be submitted through ICRP’s online
nomination portal by 31 March 2021
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ICRPnominations2021

Established in 1928, ICRP is a Charity (registered in the UK, Charity number 1166304)
providing independent recommendations and guidance on radiological protection for thepublic benefit.
ICRP is comprised of the Main Commission, the Scientific Secretariat, four Committees as
described below, and Task Groups established primarily to develop publications. The Main
Commission and Committees operate on four-year terms, while Task Groups generallycontinue until their work is complete.
Current members come from more than 40 countries and all disciplines relevant toradiological protection. Selected based on their recognised competence and experience,
members are volunteers invited to join ICRP as independent experts.
Brief descriptions of the work of the current Committees and their Task Groups, as well as
their current membership, can be found at www.icrp.org. More detailed information can befound in recent annual reports of ICRP, found at the same website.
The mandates and qualifications sought for each Committee in the next term are shown
below. All nominees should have at least a basic knowledge of the workings of ICRP, anddirect experience with the work of ICRP would be an asset.
Committee 1: Radiation Effects
Committee 1 considers the effects of radiation action from the subcellular to population andecosystem levels, including the induction of cancer, heritable and other diseases,
impairment of tissue/organ function and developmental defects, and assesses implications
for protection of people and the environment.
Committee 1 considers a diverse array of scientific information pertinent to radiologicalprotection including, but not limited to, advances in radiation and systems biology, genetics

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and epigenetics, epidemiology, assessment of dose-risk relationship, bioinformatics andbiostatistics, genetic susceptibilities, non-targeted and non-cancer effects, and populationand ecosystem level effects. Nominees for Committee 1 should have expertise in one ormore of these areas as evidenced by their publication record and distinguished experienceat the international level. Preference will be given to nominees with a demonstrated ability
to impartially assess potential impacts of basic research on the System of RadiologicalProtection.
Committee 2: Doses from Radiation Exposure
Committee 2 develops dosimetric methodology for the assessment of internal and externalradiation exposures, including reference biokinetic and dosimetric models and reference
data and dose coefficients, for use in the protection of people and the environment.
Nominees for membership of Committee 2 should have internationally recognised expertisein radiation dosimetry. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise that relates
specifically to the current programme of work of the committee’s task groups, with the ability
to contribute directly to this work. Knowledge of radionuclide biokinetics and internal
dosimetry and / or radiation transport methodology and phantom development will beparticularly valuable. Candidates should also have an appreciation of the application of
System of Radiological Protection and the use of protection quantities to control exposuresand risks.
Committee 3: Radiological Protection in Medicine
Committee 3 provides advice on the protection of persons and unborn children when
ionising radiation is used in medical diagnosis, therapy, and biomedical research, as well asprotection in veterinary medicine.
The Committee's work combines imaging science and radiation therapy knowledge, ethicalvalues, and practical experience to develop recommendations, and communicate advice tostakeholders. Nominees for membership in Committee 3 should have recognised expertiseand experience in medical radiological protection and in implementation of the System ofRadiological Protection. They should be: a qualified medical doctor in diagnostic orinterventional imaging, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy, or other related discipline; a medical
physicist or equivalent; or a veterinarian. Other desired but not required skills include
epidemiology, biostatistics, and quality/systems improvement.
Committee 4: Application of the Commission’s Recommendations
Committee 4 provides advice on the application of the Commission's recommendations forthe protection of people and the environment in an integrated manner for all exposure
situations.
The Committee's work combines scientific knowledge, ethical values and practicalexperience for developing recommendations, communicating advice to a wide range ofINTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION
stakeholders, and preparing advice taking into account radiological, societal, economic andenvironmental factors. Nominees for membership of Committee 4 should have recognised
expertise and experience in implementation of the System of Radiological Protection, withthe ability and commitment to actively contribute directly to the committee’s mandate,current programme of work, and the review of the System of Radiological Protection leading
to updates of the fundamental ICRP recommendations. A variety of backgrounds is soughtin various scientific disciplines, including nuclear, industrial, academic, governmental, andenvironmental, as well as in social sciences including ethics and stakeholder engagement
related to radiological protection.

Nomination Process
A nomination may be submitted by any person. It must be a pdf file of no more than 2pages in length, in English (the working language of ICRP), and must include the following
information:a) The name, country of residence, affiliation (normally the employer), and contact
information, including e-mail address, of the nominee;b) An indication of the Committee(s) for which the nominee is being nominated;c) A short CV of the nominee including at least a brief employment history, list ofrelevant major professional accomplishments, publications, and other information
describing how they meet the relevant qualifications for the Committee;d) The names and contact information, including e-mail addresses, of two nominators(any person other than the nominee may be a nominator – nominators may becontacted in confidence by ICRP for further information); and,e) A declaration that the nominee is aware of the nomination.
There is no set form for the nomination, although an example outline is provided at the endof this document.
Ideally, nominations should be sent well in advance of the strict deadline in case time isneeded to resolve any difficulties, since those not meeting the criteria outlined above will
not be considered. Similarly, a nomination will not be considered if nominators cannot becontacted. Note that current ICRP Committee members are asked to follow the sameprocedure should they wish to continue to serve on a Committee.
The ICRP Main Commission will evaluate the nominations, and select individuals forCommittee membership for the 2021 – 2025 term through an election process in May 2021.
Invitations will be sent to those selected during May and June 2021. The first meetings ofthe Committees will be in Vancouver, Canada, in conjunction with ICRP 2021, the 6thInternational Symposium on the System of Radiological Protection in November 2021.

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EXAMPLE
Nomination for Membership in ICRP Committee X for the 2021-2025 TermNominee:

namecountry of residence
affiliation (normally the employer)
contact information, including e-mail address

Nominated by:nameaffiliatione-mail addressnameaffiliatione-mail address

The nominee is aware of this nomination.
Brief Curriculum Vitae of the Nominee
Please include at least a brief employment history, and major professional
accomplishments, publications, and other information describing how the qualifications forthe relevant Committee are met.
This outline is a sample only. Following this exact format is not necessary. It includes allnecessary elements of a nomination, although additional information may be included.
Note that a nomination must not exceed two pages in length, and must be submitted as a
pdf through the online portal by 31 March 2021.
Questions and inquiries can be directed to nominations@icrp.org.