Due to issue with the futureofresearch.org domain from July 4-8, we are extending our call for applications to July 12th – please see details below!
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Future of Research is looking to recruit new members to serve on our Board of Directors from 2018-2020.
Members of the Board serve for two years. We are looking for people interested in taking a lead on small projects, or in working groups, to support the work of the organization and help us in our goal of helping junior researchers organize local meetings; increasing transparency about the academic system; and generally advocating for change for junior researchers.
In particular, this year we are gearing up to focus on: empowerment of early career researchers, through recognition of their scholarly efforts in peer review, and to advocate for more ECRs on the boards of organizations in the research community; incentivizing and rewarding good mentoring, and calling out egregious behavior and sexual harassment in academe; and fundraising efforts to help sustain the work of the organization going forward. Applications from anyone able to commit to work on these projects will be particularly favorably viewed.
The time commitment expected is 1-2 hours per week, usually working over video calls. We would be happy to receive applications from anyone interested in helping us, regardless of field, career stage or location.
Please spread the word! To apply, fill out the form here and send a brief CV to garymcdow@gmail.com – feel free to contact us for more information! The applications are open until July 12th.