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The Human Proteome Project (HPP) was launched in 2010 under the aegis of HUPO. The vision of HUPO is that HPP activities will collectively and ultimately lead to breakthroughs enabled by proteomics, in medicine, biotechnology and the life sciences, thereby leaving a legacy of human proteome research. 

The HPP continues to make progress, addressing three major components, Chromosome-HPP (C-HPP), Biology and Disease-HPP (BD-HPP) and the HPP-Grand Challenge. It is focused on:

1. Cataloguing the human protein ‘parts’ list with high accuracy.
2. Understanding the complexity and function of the human proteome (including post-translational modifications, splice variants, proteoforms, small proteins/peptides, etc.).
3. Document and provide data deposition and analysis globally through portals (e.g., ProteomeXchange) and via major specific efforts (e.g., Human Protein Atlas, PeptideAtlas, neXtProt) with communal guidelines/metrics published with an annual communal reanalysis of whole human proteome’s protein existence (PE) status and making proteomics an integrated complement across the clinical, biomedical and life sciences research space.
4. In 2021, the HPP inaugurated the establishment of the HPP Grand Challenge project “A function for every protein”. 

ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Chair

The HPP Chair leads the development and implementation of the Human Proteome activities of the C-HPP, the B/D-HPP and the HPP Grand Challenge. The term of the HPP Chair is two years and so the position becomes vacant on December 31, 2024. To ensure a smooth and consistent transition, the incoming Chair will sit on the HPP EC for one year (2024) prior to their 2-year term (2025-2026) and also be present as past Chair in 2027.

Co-chair

The HPP Co-Chair helps lead the development and implementation of the Human Proteome activities of the C-HPP, the B/D-HPP and the HPP Grand Challenge with the HPP Chair. The term of the HPP Co-Chair is two years and is staggered with appointment of the HPP Chair. The HPP Co-Chair position becomes vacant on December 31, 2023, for a 2-year term (2024-2025).

Responsibilities:

• Chair the HPP Executive Committee and work with the HPP strategic advisory group to maximize the impact of HPP
• Evolve and implement the strategic goals of the HPP by working with the HPP Executive Council and its membership to accelerate progress, assess the goals and performance of each component, and connect the components of the HPP
• Supporting all HPP initiatives (C-HPP, B/D-HPP) and the HPP Grand Challenge
• Represent the HPP on the HUPO Executive Committee monthly calls
• Represent the HPP at national/international/strategic meetings, as needed
• Liaison with other HUPO Committees (e.g., HUPO Marketing and HUPO Early Career Committee) and initiatives (e.g., Antibody and Single Cell) to support the development of science and education
• Work with HUPO External Development Committee (HEDI) and the HUPO EC to work on strategic projects and funding with other resources for the scientific community

QUALIFICATIONS

HUPO is currently seeking scientifically strong, strategic, vibrant, enthusiastic and collegial leaders who will be suitable candidates to lead, build, advance, and represent the HPP. HUPO is keen to ensure regional and gender equity across its management structures. This position is honorary and in line with the many organizational positions within the HUPO Executive Committee.

APPLICATIONS

All candidates must be active HUPO members and scientists from the public or private sector with professional experience in the educational, research, or commercial activities related to the HPP. Applications will be accepted and a vote conducted. The successful candidate will be reviewed and approved by the HUPO Executive Committee.

To apply, please submit:

1. Your CV
2. A recent photo (in JPEG high-resolution format)
3. A statement of the position in which you are applying
4. A one-page vision statement outlining why you are a suitable candidate for the position.

SUBMISSIONS

To: office@hupo.org

Deadline: December 15, 2023

QUESTIONS

Email Charles Pineau (current HPP Chair) charles.pineau@inserm.fr