ASM’s South Eastern Branch Award program recognizes outstanding research or teaching contributions from microbial scientists in the Branch member states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia).  These annual awards are an excellent opportunity to honor the work of your peers.

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Current Opportunities

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Postdoctoral fellow development & outreach initiative

 

The south eastern branch is pleased to announce a new initiative for postdoctoral fellows. Postdoc members now have the opportunity to apply for funding to visit (up to) two institutions in their home state at which to give a seminar. The branch will cover transport, accommodation and a per diem (up to $1,500). One award will be given each academic year.

 

Primary goals of initiative:

• Provide high quality science speakers to institutions that may be underrepresented and/or have limited resources.

• Provide speaker experience for postdoctoral fellows getting ready to enter the job market.

 

To apply the following criteria must be met:

• Postdoc with at least 1.5 years training (can be from multiple institutions & outside of SEB states, Includes international training positions also)

• Track record of publishing in your field of interest

 

Applications should include:

1. A 1 page cover letter explaining:

• Why you are a good candidate for this program

• How long you have been a member of ASM or any sub-branch

• Two institutions within your home state that you would like to visit and why? (you do not need to have confirmation from the institution)

• What do you hope to contribute to your chosen institutions? 

• A description of your future career plans

• Examples of previous contributions to diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) and how you plan to continue this in your future career

 

2. 350-word abstract summarizing scientific work and topic of presentation

3. Copy of current CV (maximum 5 pages)

4. Letters of support from your current primary mentor and 1 other letter of recommendation speaking to your presentation skills and quality of science

 

Applications should be submitted as a single PDF to Dr Sophie Darch (sdarch@usf.edu) with the subject heading ‘SEB postdoc initiative’. The deadline for all applications is October 1st 2024 (11.59 pm ET). Applications will be reviewed by the executive committee and the successful candidate will be notified mid-October.

 

If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact either Dr Darch or Dr Nikki Shariat (Nikki.Shariat@uga.edu). We look forward to receiving your applications!

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