Deadline for Application 01/10/25: 2nd annual Rising Stars Symposium at Salk Institute for Biological Studies (May 13-14, 2025)
DATES: May 13-14, 2025
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: January 10th, 2025 (11:59 PM PT) – Application Link
ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM: This symposium is intended to recognize the accomplishments of outstanding postdoctoral associates who identify as underrepresented in the scientific workforce and/or who have contributed significantly to advancing issues related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI), and to develop novel opportunities for recruiting faculty candidates from historically minoritized and underrepresented backgrounds to the institute. This year, the symposium will span 1.5 days.
PURPOSE: To learn about the exciting research that is being conducted by postdoctoral associates who are at the forefront of their respective fields, and who either identify as underrepresented in the STEM workforce and/or who have made significant contributions to JEDI. The symposium is intended to expose the candidates to the science and opportunities at the Salk Institute, and to develop novel avenues for faculty recruitment. They are seeking applications from postdocs in years ~3-4 of their training, prior to their formal entry into the job market. The selected candidates will visit Salk and have the opportunity to:
Present their novel research in a Symposium setting and interact with other trainees and fellow colleagues who are at the forefront of their respective fields.
Engage with and meet Salk faculty one-on-one and over dinner and be mentored after the symposium by a designated Salk faculty member who will be paired with each candidate.
Learn about the institute, expose them to the ongoing developments at Salk, and inform them of upcoming faculty recruitment opportunities
Researchers at the Salk Institute study a range of topics, and thus are not limiting applicants to any specific field. The work should simply fall broadly within the scope of “Biological Studies.” All costs associated with the symposium will be covered the Salk Institute.
