Deadline 30 April 2026

Are you passionate about advancing polar environmental prediction and services? We invite you to apply to join one a newly formed Task Teams on Antarctic Extremes within the PCAPS project of the WMO World Weather Research Programme. Apply by 30 April 2026.

This is a great opportunity to collaborate with a global network of experts, contribute to cutting-edge research, and help shape the future of polar forecasting and services. Your expertise and insights can make a real impact. Importantly, we strongly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

What are PCAPS Task Teams?

The PCAPS Task Teams gather experts and researchers working on specific topics or themes related to PCAPS' goals, to discuss and collaborate together. Applications are particularly sought from Early Career Scientists, and researchers from developing and least developed countries working on relevant topics.

What does being part of a PCAPS Task Team involve?

The Task Teams typically work remotely with regular online meetings (of an hour or so duration) that may occur outside normal working hours due to the international nature of the work. Ideally, Task Team members also address related issues as part of their day-to-day activities and can thus couple their normal work with that of the Task Team.

Task Teams typically use English (written and oral) for communication. Occasionally the Task Teams may be able to meet face-to-face around other meetings but there is currently no financial support dedicated for this.

The Steering Group reviews the progress and ongoing need for Task Teams annually.

We are collecting soliciting applications for our newest PCAPS Task Team:

The PCAPS Antarctic Extremes and Sustainability (AES) Task Team is seeking applications for experts who conduct research on topics related to the cryosphere, ocean, atmosphere, ecological, and human activity, to understand Antarctic extreme events and their impacts.

What is in it for me?

Participation in the PCAPS Task Teams would be particularly beneficial to ECR’s and people new to their field as it will help build their networks. It will provide opportunities to work in a multi-disciplinary international team addressing key environmental prediction and services issues with more senior people in the field(s). In some cases, the Task Teams may generate recommendations for international standards of practice for WMO or generate publications for the scientific literature. There is no financial allowance and travel support is not foreseen at this stage.

How do I apply?

Please submit your nomination and a short CV through the online application form.

The deadline for applications is 30 April 2026. Please share this call widely and within your networks.