Application Deadline - Early Career Scientist Leadership Program - Genetic Society of America 

Application Deadline - Early Career Scientist Leadership Program - Genetic Society of America

Students, postdocs, and other early career scientists (ECS) are the future of the GSA community. To strengthen their voice in the Society, the GSA has developed an ECS leadership and professional development program. This program provides rich opportunities for early career scientists to develop skills, gain leadership experience, network, and produce concrete deliverables that demonstrate their abilities.

Application deadline: November 30, 2017

 WHO: The program is designed for grad student and postdoc members of the GSA looking for leadership and professional development opportunities.

 WHAT: You will work closely with other ECS members, as well as experienced mentors, to explore issues and themes related to advancement of early career members. Each subcommittee proposes, develops, and implements programming that addresses unmet needs in our community.

 WHERE: Anywhere in the world. The program is conducted remotely via phone, internet, and e-mail. Participants in some locations in North America may also have opportunities to take part in-person at GSA Conferences and Career Development Symposia.

 WHEN: Appointments are typically for two years, and the next cohort will be appointed in January 2018. Applications are due November 30, 2017.

 WHY:

• Contribute to the advancement of early career scientists and the scientific enterprise.

• Receive training and mentoring from GSA staff, GSA board members, other academic faculty, and leaders from the non-academic workforce.

• Collaborate with PhD geneticists working in diverse sectors and industries.

• Produce deliverables that show the fruits of your hard work (important for a job search), such as blog posts, infographics, program documents, lists and resources, social media campaigns, e-mail newsletters, surveys, and more.

• Develop and demonstrate your professional skills, including: writing and editing, writing for nonscientists, communication, mentoring, seeking advice from advisors and mentors, demonstrating workplace etiquette, complying with rules and regulations, upholding commitments and meeting deadlines, maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, contributing to your discipline, planning and organizing projects, time management, delegating responsibilities, leading and motivating others, serving as a role model, careful recordkeeping, demonstrating responsible authorship and publication practices, and maintaining a professional network.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply, please use the linked form. Are you a current member? Check your membership status here. Questions? E-mail SHall@genetics-gsa.org

Application link: http://www.genetics-gsa.org/about/earlyleadershipdescription.shtml