2023 Annual Research & Career Symposium

September 21, 2023

This event is over.

Welcome!

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.

Symposium features

Keynote address

From an inspirational speaker to share some insights to our postdocs

Panel discussion on career options

Featuring professionals and knowledge experts from a variety of careers in academia and beyond

Opportunity for postdocs to share their work

Including a Postdoc Poster Session, Postdoc Talk Competition, and Postdoc 3MT Competition (with cash prizes!)

Symposium objective

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.

Who is invited?

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.

How much does it cost?

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.

Where will it take place?

The symposium will take place in the Gatton Student Center, Grand Ballroom

Keynote address

The Future of CRISPR: What’s Ahead for Genome Editing

Dr. Jennifer Doudna

Nobel Laureate in Chemistry; Professor of Chemistry and Molecular & Cell Biology at the University of California Berkeley

Please note that Dr. Doudna will be giving her keynote address remotely. This is however NOT a hybrid event and attendance in person is needed to listen to her address.

Important dates

August 11, 2023

Abstract submission open

August 21, 2023

Registration open

August 28, 2023

Abstract submission closed

September 5, 2023

Selected postdoc speakers announced

September 15, 2023

Registration closed

September 21, 2023

Symposium

See the detailed schedule here: Schedule

Organizing Committee

Tanmoy Mukherjee

Postdoctoral Scholar

Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics

SOPS President

Taraman Kadayat

Postdoctoral Scholar

Pharmaceutical Sciences

SOPS Vice-President

Erica Macon

 Postdoctoral Fellow

Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

SOPS Secretary

Haily Traxler

Postdoctoral Scholar

Department of Behavioral Science

SOPS Director of Communication

Dominic Nthenge

 Postdoctoral Scholar

Department of Physiology

Postdoctoral Affairs Officer to GSC