At the heart of the European Zebrafish Society (EZS) lies the Young Researcher Committee (YoRC), established in 2021. Comprising early-career zebrafish researchers, our committee is dedicated to empowering and supporting early-career scientists within the EZS and worldwide zebrafish community.
What drives us?
Connection
We strive to foster connections among students, postdocs, and early-career professionals, bridging gaps between academia, industry, and the broader scientific community.
Engagement
Our mission is to actively involve members in the EZS, providing a platform to share ideas, insights, and visions for the future of zebrafish research.
Opportunity
We aim to maximize the benefits of EZS membership for early-career researchers, enabling them to make the most out of their scientific journey.
What do we do?
- Symposia: Organize symposia tailored for students, postdocs, and early-career professionals at national and international conferences like the European Zebrafish Meetings and International Zebrafish Meetings.
- Collaboration: Promote interdisciplinary collaboration among members across biological sciences, fostering innovative research approaches.
- International Relations: Cultivate relationships with zebrafish and aquatic models societies globally, facilitating resource sharing and collaboration opportunities for fellow early-career researchers.
- Conference Presence: Attend conferences to raise awareness of EZS initiatives, showcasing the benefits of membership and opportunities within the committee.
- Industry Partnerships: Establish networks with zebrafish-related industries to provide career support and guidance for students, postdocs, and early-career professionals.
- Communication: Disseminate information about committee activities through email, the EZS website, and our social media channels, ensuring members stay informed and engaged.
- Flexibility: We remain open to suggestions and actively seek input from our community to continually improve and tailor our initiatives to meet evolving needs.
Who benefits?
- Students
- Postdocs
- Early career zebrafish scientists
Be part of a welcoming, inclusive community that celebrates diversity
and empowers the next generation of zebrafish researchers!
The board members of this new team, Max, Tim, Annelies, Vania and Konstantinos, are 5 enthusiastic PhD students and Postdocs from different countries and labs across Europe, who all currently work with zebrafish.
The committee will meet frequently to identify specific priorities and initiatives that will be submitted to the EZS Board for discussion and approval.
Are you interested in getting involved or just curious about upcoming activities?
Contact
yorc@ezsociety.org or use the form below
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