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 Annual Conference Travel and Lodging 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 following appointment by the Board of Directors, concluding at the Annual Conference Business meeting.
- Promote ASLMS to peers and colleagues around the world.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and a desire to serve the Society.
- Attend board meetings as scheduled, including three virtual board meetings and two in-person meetings during the Annual Conference.
- Attend any Industry Advisory Council meetings held at the Annual Conference.
- 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 2026-April 2028) 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.
We are still accepting applications for one Early Career Scientist Student Board Representative for the 2026-2028 term. For any questions, please contact miranda@aslms.org.
Timeline & Process Steps
| Dates | Process Steps |
|---|---|
| Monday, November 24, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| Monday, December 15, 2025 | Executive Committee recommends four candidates, two Resident/Fellow and two Early Career Scientist applicants, to the ASLMS Board of Directors. |
| Monday, January 5, 2026 | Applicants receive notification via email regarding the status of their application. Candidates recommended for a board position receive an invitation to the online Board of Directors meeting in February. |
| Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | Final four candidates interview with the Board. The Board will appoint one Resident/Fellow and one Early Career Scientist to ASLMS by majority vote. |
| May 2026 | Student Board Term Begins |
| April 2028 | Student Board Term Ends |
Application/Selection Process
Please submit a completed application, curriculum vitae, and a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s mentor, plus a letter of recommendation from the director of the graduate program or other academic/scientist who is familiar with the student (one of these individuals must be an ASLMS member in good standing).
Submit to:
Miranda Buck
ASLMS
100 N. 72nd Ave.
Wausau, WI 54401
Or via email: miranda@aslms.org
Please contact the ASLMS Central Office at 715-845-9283 or information@aslms.org with additional questions or concerns.
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