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SFTCG BOARD: ECR / STUDENT MEMBERS

 

The Student and Early Career Researcher (ECR) members of the SFTCG Board give special responsibilities for young investigators as part of the SFTCG Board. The SFTCG Board consists of 14 eminent researchers in the field of gene and cell therapy and 2 co-opted student and/or ECR Board members. The creation of the positions of co-opted members for students and for ECRs is intended to advise and support the SFTCG in building its student and post-doc community through memberships, (satellite) events and training opportunities. The position of ECR member is an ex-officio role whereby you would be invited to participate in Board meetings, have influence but would not be able to vote.

 

The term would be for 2 years effective with the aim of a hand-over period in the last 6 months.

If you have any questions or need more details  you can contact our current members on ECR@sftcg.fr.

 

You will contribute:

  • review and suggest membership benefits for our ECR members

  • suggest and help implement SFTCG activities specifically benefiting young investigators

  • locate and engage with ECR groups in labs and institutions world-wide to encourage and manage contributions to our events, website and social media

  • manage the SFTCG booth activities at the SFTCG and ESGCT Annual Congress

 

Benefits:

  • named member of the Board and position of influence to grow SFTCG's work with ECRs

  • attendance and influence at Board Meetings

  • complimentary membership to the SFTCG

  • complimentary attendance at the Annual Congress of SFTCG and ESGCT, including cover of travel and accommodation expenses

  • access to and full support of the LUMINA association management team

 

Eligibility:

  • PhD student or post-doc in the first 5 years post-PhD without tenure or other permanent academic appointment

  • support of your line manager (this role will take approx. 2 hours per week plus time to attend and work at Congresses)

  • commitment to the full 2-year term

 

Application process:

Please send the following to us by email (ecr@sftcg.fr or via our social media):

  • letter of intent with CV

  • letter of recommendation and support from your line manager

  • outline of ideas to engage the ECR community throughout the year and at SFTCG events

  • outline and presentation of any experience in similar projects

We will keep your applications on file until the time comes to look for new members.

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