Applications are no longer being accepted for Student Board Representative positions for the 2025 - 2027 term. For any questions, please contact Miranda Buck.

Early Career Scientist Student Board Representative

Position Description

Position Title: Early Career Scientist Board Representative
Reports To:  Board of Directors
Term: Two Years
Compensation:  Up to $1,000 in Travel Expense Reimbursement

General Duties & Responsibilities

The position of Early Career Scientist Board Representative on the Board of Directors of ASLMS offers a practical, non-profit, non-voting board leadership experience and opportunities to receive mentoring from established leaders. In addition, the individual will inform the Board and provide a student’s perspective on issues impacting early career scientists and their education. The ASLMS Board welcomes the unique perspective early career scientists can bring to the organization.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve a two-year term effective at the ASLMS 2025 Annual Conference following appointment by the Board of Directors.
• Promote ASLMS to peers and colleagues around the world.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and a desire to serve the Society.
• Attend two board meetings and the Industry Advisory Council meeting at the Annual Conference each year and participate in three board teleconferences throughout the remainder of the year.
• Contribute one article/video per quarter to the Society’s official email newsletter.
• Adhere to Board Policies, Bylaws, and both the Board and ASLMS Code of Ethics, and represent ASLMS in a positive and supportive manner.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding discussions held at board meetings.
• Avoid and/or disclose conflicts of interest between the position of Early Career Scientist Board Representative and the incumbent’s professional or personal life.
• Respect the opinions of the Board of Directors and support actions taken by the Board.
• Act in the best interest of ASLMS, above personal interests or beliefs.
• Attend, if possible, Annual Conference educational sessions.

Qualifications

• Must be an ASLMS member in good standing.
• During the two-year term (April 2025-April 2027) as an Early Career Scientist Board Representative, the Early Career Scientist must be enrolled in a master’s, post-doctoral, or PhD program for a minimum of 13 months. For example, scientists in four-year programs qualify if they are in their first, second, or third year of education.
• Desire to maintain leadership and be active in Society governance after the two-year term is completed.

Timeline & Process Steps