The T-cell and Immunoglobulin Nomenclature Sub-Committee (TR-IG NSC) of the International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS) Nomenclature Committee is responsible for validating, approving, and assigning names to newly discovered T-cell receptor and immunoglobulin Germline genes (TR and IG, respectively). We call upon the immunology and immunogenetics communities to support the ongoing work of the TR-IG NSC by sharing this advertisement with colleagues.

Specific tasks of members of the TR-IG NSC include:

• Oversee and coordinate IUIS- approved IG and TR nomenclature,
• Disseminate policies and new nomenclature to IG and TR germline databases,
• Perform outreach to the communities (databases, journals, funding agencies, individual immunology societies, etc.) for feedback on nomenclature and promote adoption of IUIS- approved nomenclature,
• Establish Review Committees and Working Groups to develop policies and assign names to newly discovered TR and IG genes and alleles. Review Committees are typically long-lasting entities that cover one data type or topic, whereas Working Groups are typically task-specific,
• Provide broad set of experts in field of immunogenetics to advise and coordinate Review Committees and Working Groups,
• Provide a forum for appeals of decisions from Review Committees and Working Groups,

Candidates for membership will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Motivation, passion, and commitment to the IUIS and its objectives,
• Membership in a Regular Member Society, an International Affiliate Member Society or Associated Member Society of the IUIS, or other Society whose mission involves the advancement of immunogenetics or a related field,
• Evidence of leadership experience in the IUIS and/or in the field of immunogenetics,
• Experience in the field of immunogenetics and/or related areas that adds to the Sub-Committee’s overall breadth of expertise, including evaluation of assemblies in complex genomic regions, species/group-specific knowledge of IG and TR genes, alleles, and loci, etc,
• Experience and/or heritage that adds to the Sub-Committee’s diversity of perspective (e.g., in career stage, ethnicity, gender identity, culture, and/or economic background),
• A body of publications and/or inventions in the field,
• Experience with opinion, commentary and/or policy development in the field,
• Experience recruiting and training scientists in the field,
• Commitment to contribute sufficient time to the role of Sub-Committee Member,
• Absence and/or disclosure of conflicts of interest.

Please complete the Application Form for Sub-Committee membership below. Submit your application plus a a short (2-3 page) curriculum vitae to Felix Breden (tr-ig-subcomm@iuis.org), Co-chair of the TR-IG NSC, by noon PDT November 15, 2024.

Please make sure to include the information below:

• Name & Current Position
• Contact information
• Affiliation and mailing address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Statement of Interest (up to 2 pages, Arial font, 11 point, 1” margins)

Describe your interest in and fitness for Membership on the TR-IG NSC considering the criteria listed in the Call for Applications above.