18 September 2025

WDS is pleased to announce a new publication from the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS), a proud WDS partner member, detailing the architecture and impact of the SOOS data system. The article, “SOOSmap: Your gateway to Antarctic data discovery”, features contributions from an esteemed team of co-authors, including Chantelle Verhey (WDS-ITO staff) and Johnathan Kool (WDS Scientific Committee Member). 

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We’re pleased to share that WDS-ECR member Madiareni Sulaiman was recently highlighted by Research Excellence Capacity & Accreditation Pathway (RECAP) for Southeast Asia for her outstanding work as a Research Data Librarian at The National Research and Innovation Agency of The Republic of Indonesia (BRIN Indonesia) and her active advocacy for open science. Madiareni’s ongoing efforts—ranging from international collaborations to promoting transparency and capacity building in research across Southeast Asia—reflect the spirit of leadership and engagement we value in our community. 

Congratulations to Madiareni on this well-deserved recognition! 

Do you have a recent publication, project, award, or professional achievement you’d like to celebrate? We encourage all members of the World Data System Early Career Researcher Network to share your successes with us! Send us a brief description or link, and we’ll be happy to spotlight your accomplishments in upcoming newsletters—helping inspire and connect our vibrant community. 

Are you an Early Career Researcher eager to present your work on a global stage? Join the 3-Minute Scientific Research Pitch Competition at International Data Week 2025! 

Date & Time: 13 October 2025, 14:30 (local time) 
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre 

This is your chance to: 

Application deadline: 3 October 2025 

Don’t miss this opportunity to make your mark at IDW2025! Attendance is restricted to IDW2025 registered delegates. Register here.

The World Data System is excited to spotlight the active participation and leadership of early career researchers, members, and partners at International Data Week 2025. We’re showcasing conference sessions, presentations, and posters organized by our community—including many early career voices—to highlight their valuable contributions. Explore this list to discover innovative ideas, connect with peers, and celebrate the expertise and collaboration that early career researchers bring to the global data community.

The Environmental Data Science Innovation and Impact Lab (ESIIL) is accepting applications for its third cohort of working groups. Working groups play a pivotal role in promoting the integrative approach ESIIL champions, pooling knowledge and expertise from various disciplines to tackle environmental issues with a data-driven perspective. 

ESIIL will host an informative session to answer questions and connect with those interested on 29 September, 9:00 – 10:00 MT. 

This upcoming webinar, hosted by the Center for Open Science, features a panel discussion with representatives from library and research communities, each sharing their perspectives on supporting open science. Librarians play key roles in open access publishing and research data management, while researchers bring deep expertise in open science activities within laboratory settings.

This session will explore how both groups can work together to bridge gaps in understanding, clarify what counts as open science, and develop a more integrated approach across campus. Don’t miss this opportunity to foster collaboration and advance open science initiatives! 

Date and time: 7 October 2025, 13:00 ET

The Bren School Capstone Projects, part of the University of California, Santa Barbara’s Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, offer organizations in the environmental sector the opportunity to collaborate with teams of Master of Environmental Data Science (MEDS) students for five months, addressing real-world challenges through data-driven solutions. These projects serve as MEDS theses and match clients, such as businesses, government agencies, NGOs, and researchers, with small groups of talented students whose work is equivalent to a full-time employee. Throughout the collaboration, students gain hands-on experience in project management, data analysis, reproducible workflows, and stakeholder communication, while clients benefit from actionable insights and expanded professional networks.   

The Bren School encourages creative, interdisciplinary proposals for the 2025–2026 cycle from any agency or organization facing an environmental data challenge. Selected projects will be reviewed and chosen by the Capstone Project Committee, with notifications being sent out in December. 

Submission deadline: 17 October 2025 

Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) North America is a leading conference for open geospatial technology and business, bringing together technologists, end-users, academics, and decision makers in a vibrant, welcoming environment. The event, to be held in Reston, Virginia, US, 3-5 November 2025, facilitates the exchange of experiences and information among users of geographic data and open source geospatial software, while also offering new and potential users opportunities to explore available systems, discover data resources, and connect with developers and experienced practitioners. 

This year will also feature the Geo-Career Expo & Ice Cream Social for job seekers and hiring/training members to network - no conference badge is needed, but separate registration is required. 

Bowman is seeking a Survey GIS Data Technician I to join its team in Chesterfield, Missouri, United States. This role is responsible for the final processing and quality control of mapping products, including project setup, data organization, and archiving to ensure deliverables meet client expectations.

The technician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to review field-collected survey and utility data for accuracy and completeness, and may also participate in field visits and process audits. Bowman offers a supportive work environment focused on professional growth, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service. 

Lynker is seeking a Commercial Data Program Scientific Data Analyst to support the National Centers for Environmental Prediction at the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). This role involves scientific data analysis and software development focused on ionospheric and space weather modeling, including integrating observational datasets, building visualization tools, and evaluating new data sources. Ideal candidates will have programming and analytical skills, an interest in geophysical sciences, and the ability to collaborate within a dynamic research-to-operations (R2O) environment that supports national security, aviation, emergency management, and critical infrastructure resilience. 

Rainmaker is advancing modern cloud seeding systems to address water scarcity and challenging weather conditions, integrating radar validation, weather-resistant unmanned aircraft, numerical weather modeling, and sustainable cloud seeds into effective precipitation enhancement solutions. As part of this effort, Rainmaker is seeking a Meteorological Radar Specialist to acquire, process, and analyze radar data for meteorological applications. 

The specialist will work with meteorologists, data scientists, and engineers to develop advanced data processing algorithms, maintain workflows for large radar datasets, and ensure data quality through calibration and correction techniques. Responsibilities also include analyzing radar data for meteorological insights, supporting cloud seeding operations, developing new algorithms, and assisting in radar system operation and maintenance. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to scientific research and the advancement of radar-based solutions for weather modification. 

The Allen Institute is seeking an independent and motivated data scientist to join its Office of the Chief Technology Officer AI Applications group. This position will collaborate with AI researchers, scientists, and engineering teams to develop large AI/ML models for biology and support the computational infrastructure behind them. The role involves working with a variety of biological data types—including multi-omics, microscopy, imaging, electrophysiological, and clinical data—and partnering across diverse research teams in brain science, cell science, immunology, neural dynamics, and synthetic biology.

The Allen Institute is committed to open science and broadening access to STEM careers, making this an opportunity to contribute to foundational bioscience research in an inclusive and innovative environment. 

The Kalbasi Laboratory at Stanford University School of Medicine’s Department of Radiation Oncology and the Stanford Cancer Institute seeks a Computational Biologist/Bioinformatician/Research Data Analyst 1. This role involves managing and analyzing large-scale next generation sequencing data from laboratory experiments, clinical trials, and public sources, as well as contributing to protein design strategies using AI and machine learning tools. The lab’s multidisciplinary research integrates cell engineering, immunology, genomics, and clinical science to advance cancer immunotherapy and radiation therapy, with a special focus on T cell and cytokine therapies for sarcoma, melanoma, and other solid tumors. Situated within an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment supporting high-impact cancer research. 

Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP), a WDS member, is now accepting applications for their Community Fellows. Community Fellows are graduate students interested in bridging the gap between informatics and Earth science. This fellowship provides early-career researchers a chance to work closely with professionals in an interdisciplinary, cross-sector group by supporting one of the ESIP Collaboration Areas and helping at the ESIP Meetings. 

Fellows serve a one-year term starting from December 2025 to November 2026 and receive a $2,000 USD stipend and paid travel to the ESIP Summer Meeting in Austin, Texas, United States. 

Application deadline: 10 October 2025

UNESCO-TWAS (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organiztion-The World Academy of Sciences), in partnership with the Lincei Academy and the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA), is offering exchange fellowships for young scientists from Least Developed Countries to visit research laboratories at Centres of Excellence in Trieste or Udine, Italy. These fellowships support early-career experts working on sustainability science projects relevant to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aiming to build scientific capacity and foster international collaboration. Travel and subsistence costs are covered by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation through UNESCO-TWAS, with administration managed by UNESCO. 

Application deadline: 15 October 2025 

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Committee on Chemistry Education (CCE) is soliciting nominations for the CCE Outstanding Early Career Researcher in Chemistry Education Award. This award, co-sponsored by the IUPAC CCE and 28th ICCE Organizing Committee, recognizes early career researchers who are producing high-quality and impactful chemistry education research as evidenced by their research output, such as journal articles, conference contributions, and evidence of research that translates into practice.  The Award Committee will meet to decide by consensus the awardee(s). The award will be presented during the 28th ICCE, which will be held in Erzurum, Türkiye, on 13-17 July 2026. 

Nominations are open until 15 October 2025.

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