Make a difference: join the OS SIG Committee!
Nominations for the OHBM Open Science Special Interest Group (OS SIG) committee members for OHBM 2026 are OPEN!!!
The open-science movement is one of the best things happening in neuroscience. Hackathons, open-science room, new tools and methods, reproducibility and reliability, open access and inclusivity: the OS SIG is the place where it’s all happening!
If open-science excites you and you want to help push its frontiers, please consider applying for a position in the OS SIG!
Early career researchers, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and people from outside Europe and North America especially encouraged to apply!
All OS SIG officers have reduced registration for OHBM 2026!
Please join us by submitting your self-nomination through this self-nomination form
Please see below for brief description of each open officer positions. For more information and descriptions of positions in details, please find them in the OHBM Open Science SIG 2025/2026 Renewal Bylaws.
We have many opportunities to get involved with open science and OHBM. If you do not have the time commitment for the officer positions, please see below for volunteer positions available.
Renewal timeline and procedures: what to expect after self-nomination
The renewal process is composed of four rounds, starting June 22nd, followed by continuous recruitment. Each round lasts for a maximum of 5 weeks, beginning with the self-nomination process, open for 2 weeks, and continuing with 2 weeks for the interview process conducted online by past and present OHBM Open Science SIG members, extendable for a third week if needed.
Following the interview process, new officers will be announced. Rounds open every four weeks. At the end of the last round, the OS SIG committee will organise continuous recruitment for the missing officer positions and general volunteers if necessary.
Detailed Renewal Timeline
| Round | Open Date | Interview Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | June 22nd | July 6th to 20th | |
| Round 2 | July 20th | August 3rd to 17th | |
| Round 3 | August 17th | September 1st to 14th | Embargo does not apply starting this round. |
| Round 4 | September 14th | September 28th to October 12th | Embargo does not apply starting this round. |
| Coutinuous recruitment | October 12th | Coutinuous recruitment until all positions are filled. |
Available officer positions for 2025/2026
Updated June 18th, 2025
General Chair Elect
Coordinate with and support OS SIG activities and the rest of the officers, organize and compose statement of gials and activities for the upcoming term.
- Number of position: 1
- Duration: 3 years
- first year is in training,
- second year you take the main role,
- third year you step into an advisory role.
Secretary Elect
Support the activities of the SIG by documenting its activities and facilitating inter-SIG communications in the following term, by facilitating communications between officers and maintain external communications channels.
- Number of positions: 1
- Duration: 3 years
- first year is in training,
- second year you take the main role,
- third year you step into an advisory role.
Treasurer Elect
Work with the current treasurer to support all SIG finances and recruitment in the following term, including facilitating continuity of funding and looking into local funding opportunities.
- Number of position: 1
- Duration: 3 years
- first year is in training,
- second year you take the main role,
- third year you step into an advisory role.
Hackathon Co-Chair Elect
Work with the Hackathon chair to coordinate the Hackathon for next year and take the lead for OHBM 2026! We encourage that you apply in pairs of two. Work with the rest of the OS SIG members to put on the best Hackathon happening anywhere.
- Number of positions: 1
- Duration: 2 year
- first year is in training,
- second year you take the main role.
Open-science Room Co-Chair Elect
Work with the open-science room chair to coordinate the open-science room for next year and take the lead for OHBM 2026. We encourage that you apply in pairs of two. Work with the OS SIG to create an inclusive space for all OHBM members!
- Number of positions: 2
- Duration: 2 year
- first year is in training,
- second year you take the main role.
Hybridization Chair Elect
Work with the hybridization chair on implementaing the hybrid format for our events - Hackathon and OSR - next year and take the lead for OHBM 2026! Work with the rest of the OS SIG members to put on the best Hackathon and OSR happening anywhere.
- Number of positions: 1
- Duration: 2 year
- first year is in training,
- second year you take the main role.
Community Liaison Officer
Work together with the OS SIG and OHBM community to maximize open-science outreach.
- Number of positions: 1
- Duration: 1 year
Local Liaison Officer
The Local Liaison Officer is a person residing in/near or having a strong knowledge of the place of the current annual meeting (i.e., in this case, Brisbane). The Local Liaison Officer is expected to attend the Brainhack and the annual meeting in person.
- Number of positions: 1
- Duration: 1 year
Available volunteer positions
If you are interested in volunteering for any position below, please contact us via e-mail.
General Volunteering
Dates: Throughout the year
Tasks
- Helping the core planning team with miscellaneous tasks
- Nominations will be open soon, consider joining the core planning team!
Social Media Engagement
Core skills: Twitter
Dates: Throughout the year
Tasks
- Tweet polls to engage with the community and advertise events.
Website Design
Core skills: JavaScript
Dates: Throughout the year
Time commitment: 1-3 hours
Tasks
- Improve the design of the website
OSR & BrainHack Volunteering
Dates: During OHBM 2026
Format: in-person or virtually
Tasks
- Helping the core planning team with miscellaneous tasks including:
- Polishing website
- Engaging Social Media
- Running the event(s)
- Take care of DouYu (I speak Chinese)
- Prep the materials
- I’m game for anything