The Society of Postdoctoral Scholars (SOPS) at the University of Kentucky (UK) is hosting their Annual Research & Career Symposium to showcase the work of UK postdoctoral scholars and fellows, promote networking among the UK research community, and encourage discussions on career paths for postdocs and PhD students.
From an inspirational speaker to share some insights on the annual theme
Featuring professionals and knowledge experts from a variety of careers in academia and beyond
Including a Postdoc Talk Competition and a Global Impact Poster Session (with cash prizes!)
The objective of the symposium is to give UK postdocs an opportunity to share their research, celebrate their successes, network with peers (including graduate students & faculty), develop professionally, and learn about possible career options.
SOPS mission is to promote the exchange of ideas across disciplines. As such, UK postdocs from all fields are invited to participate!
SOPS also aims to foster cross-generational conversations with up and coming PhDs as well as established faculty. As such, graduate students & faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend! In fact, given how broad and diverse the audience will be, postdoc presentations will be general and accessible to a wide audience.
There is no charge to present at or attend the symposium. SOPS and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs provide funds to ensure access to these critical conversations to all junior scientists and scholars.
The symposium will take place in the Gatton Student Center, Grand Ballroom
The award aims to highlight individuals who demonstrate exemplary service to postdoctoral scholars at the University of Kentucky. The 2022 SOPS Outstanding Service Award is presented to Nancy Schoenberg, Marion Pearsall Professor of Behavioral Science (check out the news here!)
Charles Allen Thomas Professor of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis
See the detailed schedule here: Schedule
Erome Daniel Hankore
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
SOPS President
Namrata Anand
Postdoctoral Scholar
Pharmaceutical Sciences
SOPS Vice-President
Phyllis Johnson
Postdoctoral Fellow
Anthropology
SOPS Secretary
Zachary Williamson
Postdoctoral Scholar
Office of Biomedical Education
SOPS Director of Communication
Katarina Medger
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Biology
SOPS Treasurer
Krishnaroop Chaudhuri
Postdoctoral Scholars
Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering
SOPS Executive Committee Member
Leobarda Robles-Martinez
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Physiology
SOPS Executive Committee Member
Mark Rzeszutek
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Family and Community Medicine
SOPS Executive Committee Member
Joseph Lutz
Director of Postdoctoral Affairs
The Graduate School
Jeremy Van Cleve
Associate Professor
Department of Biology