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EASL is now calling for applications for the next Educational Councillor.  

The Educational Councillor serves as the Chair of the Educational Committee and is a member of the EASL Governing Board and EASL Management Committee. 

The mission of the Educational Committee is to provide scientific expertise and support to the EASL Governing Board and EASL office in the development and monitoring of a high-quality educational portfolio in support of EASL’s educational strategy and commitment to remaining a worldwide reference in liver-related education. The Educational Committee’s role is to contribute to the continuous education and professional development of hepatologists and other specialists, general practitioners, clinical and basic scientists as well as nurses and patients. 

Term: 

The successful candidate will serve as the Educational Councillor-Elect for one year, prior to starting a four-year term as Educational Councillor, member of the EASL Governing Board and member of the EASL Management Committee.  

The shadowing period will start after the General Assembly at EASL Congress 2026. This transitional period will allow the Councillor-elect to gain insight into the role and ensure continuity of responsibilities ahead of their formal start. The official term as Educational Councillor will commence after the General Assembly at EASL Congress 2027. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

The successful candidate will have an established track record of original research and excellent standing within the clinical community. The candidate will have profound experience in developing educational content for the hepatology community. 

Eligibility criteria: 

• The candidate must be an EASL member at the time of application. 
• The candidate must be professionally active in a European country, as defined by the World Health Organization. Particular attention will be paid to candidates with a strong background in medical education. 
• No age limit applies to this call for applications. 
• EASL encourages applications from underrepresented groups and strives for diversity in geography, gender, expertise and career stage. Please consult the EASL Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy for more information.
• The selected candidate is expected to attend the educational committee strategy meeting scheduled on 29-30 June 2026. 

The call is open from 11 December 2025 to 20 January 2026 (23:59 CET).  

Your application should include: 

• a letter of motivation and your aspirations as Educational Councillor. 
• a CV (Max 4 pages). 
• a summary of your scientific achievements (including a list of your publications, h-index (Scopus), and grant income, as applicable) as well as educational roles. 

Review process: 

• All submitted applications will be reviewed for eligibility by the EASL office. 
• All eligible applications will be reviewed by the current EASL Governing Board members.  
• The EASL Governing Board will base their selection on the following criteria:  
• Scientific profile and leadership potential, 
• Inclusivity and diversity considerations, 
• Commitment to EASL’s values and strategic goals. 
• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a Declaration of Interest form prior to the interview, which will be reviewed by the EASL Ethics and Compliance Committee. 
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with the current EASL Governing Board the week of 2-6 March 2025 
• The interview will consist of a five-minute presentation by the candidate, covering their qualifications and motivation for joining the Governing Board as Educational Councillor, followed by a twenty-minute Q&A session with the Governing Board. 
• The appointment of the successful candidate is dependent on confirmation by the EASL General Assembly during EASL Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. 

For more information, please consult: 

• EASL Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy 

EASL is now calling for applications for three members to join the Scientific Committee.  

The mandate of the EASL Scientific Committee is to provide scientific expertise and support to EASL Governing Board and EASL office in the development and monitoring of the scientific activities of the organisation supporting EASL’s strategic decisions. 

Members of the Scientific Committee are part of the Governing Board and as such are expected to attend monthly conference calls with the Scientific Committee, mandatory Governing Board meetings (both digital and in-person), as well as representation at EASL Congress and other events. (More information available upon request).  

Term: 

The term for these members is from June 2026 to (and including) EASL Congress 2029. 

Eligibility criteria: 

• The candidate must be an EASL member when applying. 
• To ensure adequate representation of all EASL tracks applicants with a strong scientific track record in the following fields will be preferred: 
  • Basic Science 
  • Cirrhosis and its complications 
  • Metabolism, alcohol and toxicity 
• The candidate must be professionally active in a European country, as defined by the World Health Organization.  
• To maintain geographical diversity, professionals working in the following countries are excluded from this call, as they are already represented in the Scientific Committee: Austria, France, the Netherlands, and Spain. 
• The candidate must be under 48 years of age in May 2026 (in case of official parental leave, the eligible age is calculated by deducting the documented months of parental leave in accordance with applicable EU regulations from their actual age). 
• EASL embraces diversity and would particularly welcome those from under-represented groups. 

The call is open from 11 December 2025 to 20 January 2026 (23:59 CET) 

Your application should include: 

• a letter of motivation and your aspirations for joining the EASL Scientific Committee 
• a CV 
• a summary of your scientific achievements (including a list of your publications, h-index (Scopus), and grant income, as applicable) 

Review process: 

• All submitted applications will be reviewed for eligibility by the EASL office. 
• All eligible applications will be reviewed by current EASL’s Governing Board members.  
• The EASL Scientific Committee will base their selection on the following criteria:  
  • candidate profile 
  • inclusivity and heterogeneity (with the aim of composing a Scientific Committee that is representative of the EASL community in terms of scientific fields, countries, experience) 
  • diversity, in accordance with the EASL equity, diversity and inclusion policy statement. 
• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a Declaration of Interest form and will be reviewed by the EASL Ethics and Compliance Committee. 
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with the current EASL Governing Board. The interviews will take place during the week of 2-6 March 2026. 
  • The interview will consist of a five-minute presentation by the candidate, covering their qualifications and motivation for joining the Scientific Committee, followed by twenty-minute Q&A session with the Governing Board. 
• The appointment of the successful candidate is dependent on confirmation by the EASL General Assembly during EASL Congress 2026 

For more information, please consult: 

• EASL Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy 

EASL is now calling for applications for two members to join the Basic Science Task Force.  

Basic biomedical sciences constitute a key foundation upon which the practice of medicine is built; EASL recognises the role of basic and translational research in leading to breakthroughs that allow for the development of novel prevention, diagnostic and therapeutic tools for patients with liver diseases. The EASL Basic Science (BS) Task Force aims to bring relevant research findings to the whole EASL community; and to collaborate with clinicians in identifying unmet medical and clinical needs to address in basic research.  

The BS Task Force holds an advisory role to the Governing Board on the following activities: 

• Work collaboratively on the EASL scientific research agenda. Develop links with biomedical research forums, committees and societies across Europe 
• Develop programmes, including the Basic Science Seminar at EASL Congress, intended to benefit researchers working on basic and translational science, as well as the general hepatology community 
• Provide a platform for scientists to network, exchange ideas, and interact with clinicians, to stimulate interdisciplinary collaboration and promote translation of scientific findings to the clinics 
• Work jointly with the EASL Office to attract more basic scientists to EASL 
• Foster growth and collaboration among young scientists, and increase their visibility, to inspire continued innovation and encourage others to join the field of hepatology 
• Collaborate in strengthening liver-related scientific research across Europe  
• Work together to establish educational activities for basic scientists  
• Propose networking activities during EASL Congress and other EASL events 
• Collaborate in drafting the criteria of the evaluation process of new members joining the Task Force 
• Advise the EASL Office on communication actions on social media and newsletters addressing activities specific to basic scientists 

 BS Task Force members are expected to be able to attend monthly conference calls, and an annual face-to-face meeting at EASL Congress.  

Term: 

BS Task Force members serve for a period of three years. The term for these two positions is from June 2026 to (and including) EASL Congress 2029. 

Eligibility criteria: 

• The candidate must be an EASL member when applying.    
• The candidate must have an MD and/or PhD.  
• The candidate must be living in a European country, as defined by the World Health Organization. 
• No age limit applies to this call for applications.    
• The Task Force already has members from Portugal, Spain and the Netherlands. Candidates from other countries are especially encouraged to apply.   
• EASL embraces diversity and would particularly welcome female applicants and those from under-represented ethnic groups.   

The call is open from 11 December 2025 to 20 January 2026 (23:59 CET) 

Your application should include: 

• a letter of motivation, detailing your aspirations for joining the EASL BS Task force and including ideas for future BS Task Force activities. 
• a CV 
• a summary of your scientific achievements (including a list of your publications, h-index (Scopus), and grant income, as applicable) 

Review process: 

• All submitted applications will be reviewed for eligibility by the EASL Office and evaluated by the BS Task Force.  
• The BS Task Force will base their selection on the following criteria:   
  • candidate profile  
  • diversity, in accordance with the EASL equity, diversity and inclusion policy statement.  
• Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview with the current EASL BS Task Force.   
• The interview will consist of a five-minute presentation by the candidate, covering their qualifications and motivation for joining the BS Task Force, followed by a Q&A session with the interview panel.  
• Successful candidates will be presented to the EASL Governing Board. Their appointment is dependent on Governing Board approval.  

For more information, please consult: 

• EASL Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy 

EASL is now calling for applications for seven members to join the new EASL Pharmacy Task Force.   

The mission of the EASL Pharmacy Task Force is to foster multidisciplinary collaboration and enhance pharmaceutical care for patients affected by liver diseases. Our goal is to connect pharmacy professionals, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians actively involved in liver disease management, creating a dynamic network to share best practices, improve clinical outcomes, and advance pharmaceutical care across Europe. Doing this on a European scale will allow us to target areas where this is yet to be fostered, supporting the EASL Governing Board and EASL Office in achieving the organisation’s overarching goals. 

Please consult the EASL Pharmacy Task Force Terms of Reference for a more detailed overview of its roles and responsibilities. 

Term: 

The term for these members is from June 2026 to (and including) EASL Congress 2029. 

Eligibility criteria: 

• The candidate must be an EASL member when applying. 
• The candidate must be professionally active in a European country, as defined by the World Health Organization.  
• EASL embraces diversity and would particularly welcome those from under-represented groups. 

The call is open from 11 December 2025 to 20 January 2026 (23:59 CET) 

Your application should include: 

• a letter of motivation and your aspirations for joining the EASL Pharmacy Task Force 
• a CV 
• a summary of your scientific achievements (including a list of your publications, h-index (Scopus), and grant income, as applicable) 

Review process: 

• All submitted applications will be reviewed for eligibility by the EASL office. 
• All eligible applications will be reviewed by an EASL Governing Board review panel.  
• The EASL Governing Board will base their selection on the following criteria:  
  • Scientific profile 
  • inclusivity and heterogeneity (with the aim of composing a Scientific Committee that is representative of the EASL community in terms of scientific fields, countries, experience) 
  • diversity, in accordance with the EASL equity, diversity and inclusion policy statement. 
• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a Declaration of Interest form and will be reviewed by the EASL Ethics and Compliance Committee. 
• Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview with the review panel. 

For more information, please consult: 

• EASL Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy 

EASL is now calling for applications for three members to join the Young Investigators Task Force.  

The EASL Young Investigator (YI) Task Force exists to support early and mid-career EASL members by: 

1. Enhancing access and engagement

• Lowering barriers to participation in EASL activities for early-career clinicians and researchers. 
• Creating pathways for newcomers to join the EASL community and gain visibility. 
• Promoting inclusion, diversity, and equitable access across all YI-related initiatives. 

2. Supporting career and professional development

• Providing high-quality educational, training, and mentoring opportunities tailored to YIs. 
• Offering practical guidance on career progression, skills development, and staying up-to-date with advances in hepatology. 
• Facilitating community-building and peer-to-peer support to keep YIs engaged and informed. 

3. Recognising and elevating excellence

• Identifying outstanding early and mid-career hepatologists and researchers. 
• Showcasing their achievements across EASL platforms, events, and awards. 
• Supporting talented individuals to maximise their potential and prepare for academic and hepatology leadership roles 

YI Task Force members are expected to be able to attend monthly online meetings, and two annual face-to-face meetings (one at EASL Congress and one at another location). 

Term: 

Young Investigators Task Force members serve for a period of three years. The term for these three positions is from June 2026 to EASL Congress 2029. 

The call is open from 11 December 2025 to 20 January 2026 (23:59 CET). 

Eligibility criteria: 

• The candidate must be an EASL member when applying.  
• The candidate must be professionally active in a European country, as defined by the World Health Organisation.   
• The candidate should be preferably under 35 years of age (may be extended up to 40 years old in lieu of parental leave) in June 2026 (in case of official parental leave, the eligible age is calculated by deducting the documented months of parental leave in accordance with applicable EU regulations from their actual age).  
• For the new members, all backgrounds are eligible, but a particular attention will be paid to candidates with a strong background in basic science. 
• We encourage candidates with interest and skills in science communication,  
• The Task Force already has members from Germany, Italy and Denmark. Candidates from other countries are especially encouraged to apply.  

EASL embraces diversity and would particularly welcome female applicants and those from under-represented ethnic groups. 

Your application should include: 

• a video explaining (max. 3 minutes): 
• your reasons for wanting to join the Young Investigators Task Force  
• your relevant skills to contribute to the work of the Young Investigators Task Force  
• new ideas or initiatives for the Young Investigators Task Force 
• a CV (max. 4 pages)  

Review process: 

• All submitted applications will be reviewed for eligibility by the EASL Office and evaluated by the Young Investigator Task Force. 
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a 30-minute interview with the current EASL Young Investigators Task Force.  
  • The interview will consist of a five-minute presentation by the candidate, covering their qualifications and motivation for joining the Young Investigator Task Force, followed by a Q&A session with the Young Investigator Task Force members. 
• Successful candidates will be presented to the EASL Governing Board. Their appointment is dependent on Governing Board approval. 

For more information, please consult: 

• EASL Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy 

Are you supporting and advancing care for people with liver disease through clinical excellence or research? Are you ready to shape the educational/research and clinical priorities of EASL’s Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Task Force?

About the Role 

Are you dedicated to advancing care for people with liver disease through clinical excellence or innovative research? Since its establishment in 2016, the Nurses & Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) Task Force has grown in influence and impact. Members drive excellence in liver care across Europe – shaping clinical education, leading research programmes, promoting evidence‑based practice, and influencing how liver care evolves. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Shape EASL Congress: design high‑impact educational sessions.
• Build professional influence and visibility across Europe.
• Grow your network with leading specialists and experts.
• Drive evidence‑based improvements in clinical practice.

Role Expectations 

• Participate in monthly online meetings and one annual in‑person meeting.
• Attend and actively participate in the annual EASL Congress.
• Coordinate speakers and contribute to the EASL Congress programme development.
• Actively contribute to the Task Force activities (e.g., EASL Studio) and support additional initiatives year‑round.
• Commit to the Task Force’s goals.

Term of Office 

June 2026 – including EASL Congress 2029. 

Eligibility Criteria 

Applicants must: 

• The candidate must be professionally active in a European country, as defined by the World Health Organization. (link https://www.euro.who.int/en/countries)  
• The candidate must be an EASL member when applying.  

Particular attention will be paid to applications from male candidates to maintain gender balance in line with EASL’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion policy. 

Current Task Force members are from Denmark, Sweden, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Candidates from other countries are particularly encouraged to apply. 

The call is open from 11 December 2025 to 20 January 2026 (23:59 CET). 

Selection Criteria 

Criteria	Essential	Desirable
Clinical Experience	Experience in working with patients with liver disease in an inpatient ward or outpatient clinic.  And/or   Experience in working in a liver-related project management/research role	Experience of working at an advanced practice level
Academic Experience	Able to access and critically read healthcare literature   Awareness and implementation of evidence-based research into clinical practice	Master’s or PhD degree  Experience of reviewing abstracts  Experience of peer reviewing manuscripts for publication  Experience of writing peer-reviewed publications
Teaching Experience	Experience in presenting to or teaching groups of healthcare professionals (nurses and AHPs)	Experience of presenting to interprofessional audiences  Formal postgraduate teaching qualification  Experience in conference organisation
Leadership Experience	Experience of organising meetings/events/educational sessions  Able to meet deadlines  Able to speak, read, and write in English at a level that enables clear communication with members of the EASL community	Experience working as ward manager, or department/team leader  Experience of liver-related healthcare committee/group membership and contribution to activities either locally, regionally, nationally, or internationally.

Application Requirements 

Applicants must submit a: 

• Curriculum vitae (Max. 4 pages)
• Letter of interest explaining motivation and expected contribution to the Task Force

Selection Process 

1. The current Nurse and AHP Task Force will rank each application based on achievements, motivation, and experience. 
2. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and an interview will be arranged.  

Other considerations will include the applicant’s geographical location, gender, age, academic experience and profession to ensure ongoing balance within the Task Force. 

How to Apply 

Submit your application via the EASL Memberzone. 

Contact: nurses.ahp@easloffice.eu 

For more information, please consult: 

• EASL Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy