If you are a Postdoctoral member of the Society of Toxicology, please consider running for one of the officer positions open on the SOT Postdoctoral Assembly (PDA) Executive Board for 2014–2015. The mission of the PDA is to facilitate the professional development of the SOT Postdoctoral Membership in the field of toxicology. The Board, which oversees PDA activities, consists of a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and two Councilors.
PDA officers are heavily involved at the SOT Annual Meeting, organizing career development and scientific sessions, the Postdoctoral luncheon, and Poster Tours for Trainees. The PDA Board also coordinates and selects the Best Postdoctoral Publication Award and organizes webinars throughout the year. Serving on the PDA Executive Board provides an excellent opportunity to network with other postdoctoral fellows as well as more senior SOT members. It also is a fun way to help other postdoctoral fellows and graduate students develop their own career.
For 2014–2015, the following positions will be open:
• Vice-Chair (one 2-year position in which you transition to Chair)
• Treasurer (one 1-year position)
• Councilor (two 1-year positions)
Responsibilities of these PDA positions can be found on the SOT website.The qualifications to serve on the PDA Executive Board are provided below:
1. SOT postdoctoral member (status as a postdoctoral member must be obtained prior to the term of service)
2. In a postdoctoral position by February 1, 2014
3. Will be a postdoc for more than half of the term of service (May 1, 2014–April 30, 2015)
4. Cannot serve as a postdoc representative to any SOT Committee, Specialty Section, Regional Chapter, or Special Interest Group during your term of office
To nominate yourself or another SOT postdoc, please email the name of the candidate along with a 150-word biosketch containing the following:
• Education (degrees and universities)
• Research field and interests
• SOT involvement
• Prior leadership roles
Send nominations to PDA Staff Liaison, Susan Simmons. Contact PDA Treasurer Kellie Fay with questions. The nomination deadline is Friday, December 6.