Call for Members for GTA Executive Committee

What is GTA-EC?

The GlycoNet Trainee Association Executive Committee (GTA-EC) is composed of 4-8 trainees who advocate for and contribute to trainees’ perspectives. In doing so, the GTA-EC aims to support trainee development and enhance the experiences of all trainees in GlycoNet.

Why get involved? You can…

• Help develop GlycoNet as a place of training and education for trainees
• Get to know other trainees at GlycoNet
• Expand your leadership skills and network while representing the interests of the trainees
• Have a say in what happens at the trainee level
• Have opportunities to plan for GlycoNet’s trainee-focused events (e.g. outreach program, professional development workshops, webinars, glycomics group meetings,  etc.)

Eligibility

• You are a graduate student, post-doctoral fellow, technician, or research associate supervised by a GlycoNet Investigator (click Network Investigators on our People page to view the list)
• You have an interest and commitment to trainee development
• You are available to engage in GTA-EC activities 3-4 hours per month. These activities include:
  • 1 hour online monthly meeting
  • In-person meeting and activities during GlycoNet AGM and Symposium (May 11-14, 2027)
  • Other time commitments towards the projects of the GTA-EC

Note: you are not required to be working on GlycoNet-funded projects to be eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or participate in internal projects and committees within GTA-EC
• Attend and facilitate trainee-focused workshops at the annual GlycoNet AGM & Symposium
• Provide input and feedback from trainees to the GlycoNet Training Committee
• Plan and communicate trainee-focused initiatives to Network trainees

We are seeking to build a diverse and inclusive group of individuals who are motivated, creative, passionate, and committed to the workings of the GlycoNet Trainee Association and GlycoNet as a whole.

Candidates will be selected by the GlycoNet Training Committee based on experiences that align with the goals of GTA, expressed commitment towards GTA-EC, and interest in trainee development. We welcome applicants from a broad range of specialties, sexual orientations, races, religions, genders, abilities, and geographic locations. More information on GTA-EC and our training initiatives

Important Dates

• September 16, 2026: application opens
• October 16, 2026: application closes at 11:59 pm PDT
• November 2026: Notification to elected members
• May 11-14, 2027: GlycoNet AGM and Symposium

Application