Postdoc Network Erasmus MC

The Postdoc Network Erasmus MC aims to reach out to all postdocs employed at the Erasmus MC. On June 23, 2011, the Postdoc Network Erasmus MC was officially launched by the Dean of the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Prof. dr. H.A.P. Pols. Ambitions of the Postdoc Network Erasmus MC: • To bring the postdocs within the Erasmus MC together • To make postdocs aware of a broad range of aspects for a successful career in science • To organize plenary sessions, workshops and discussions to shape the scientific career • To provide the opportunity to exchange work experiences, plans, challenges, tips and tricks • To be a liaison between the postdocs, the policy makers of the Erasmus MC, such as the Dean and the department of Research Policy • To inform postdocs at the Erasmus MC about (inter)national activities for postdocs • To build networks with other postdoc groups both within the Netherlands and abroad Current Postdoc Network Board Members: • Gulce Sari (Chair, Treasurer, LinkedIn) • Leslie Sanderson (Co-chair) • Kristina Lanko (Secretary, Newsletter) • Lisa Bauer (Newsletter, Monthly Drinks) • Tami Zhang (Instagram) • Joseph Pierre AbouMsallem (Instagram) • Varun Chopra (Monthly Drinks) • Kirby Lattwein • Angelianna Beka Postdoc Network meetings: Postdoc Network meetings are organized on the first Fridays of the month by the board of the Postdoc Network. As part of these meetings, workshops and tailored trainings will be given focusing on career development and academic and transferable skills, such as negotiation, leadership skills, networking, collaborating, and grant writing. The Postdoc Network also hosts regular informal events to promote networking and socializing. Contact details: Email: postdoc.network@erasmusmc.nl