Allen Institute for Brain Science

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The Allen Institute for Brain Science Next Generation Leaders is a new advisory program aimed to:

Foster the development of emerging leaders in all areas of neuroscience; and
Recognize the importance of fresh and innovative contributions from scientists at early stages of their careers.
Background
The Allen Institute for Brain Science’s mission is to accelerate the understanding of how the human brain works in health and disease. Using a big science approach, we generate useful public resources, drive technological and analytical advances, and discover fundamental brain properties through integration of experiments modeling and theory.

We strongly believe in the importance of advice and feedback from peers. We have a Scientific Advisory Board and Project Councils consisting of senior leaders in the field. The Next Generation leaders will provide additional creative ideas and feedback for our scientists.

Next Generation Leaders Roles and Responsibilities

Share your research and network with other appointees and Allen Institute scientists at the Allen Institute Annual Showcase Symposium in Seattle, WA, September 15 -18, 2014.
With your fellow Next Generation Leaders, serve as an advisor to scientists and research efforts at the Allen Institute. Provide critical feedback on research programs.
Gain committee experience and learn how large-scale, collaborative science is conducted at the Allen Institute.
Receive mentoring from senior level scientists at the Institute.
All travel expenses and small honorariums paid.
Three-year term appointment
Up to six Next Generation Leaders will be appointed per year, for a total of 18 in year three.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Hold a PhD in a relevant field
Currently be in a post-doctoral position, or have obtained an Assistant Professor position within the previous 1-2 years (or the equivalent level in industry)
Have a strong publication record
Application Instructions
Applications are due March 14, 2014. Submit applications electronically in PDF format to [email protected]. Submissions must include:

A 1-2 page letter from the applicant describing research accomplishments and the impact they hope to have on the neuroscience field over the next 10 years.
A letter of support from the applicant’s PI, department chair, dean or equivalent. The letter should address the applicant’s innovative work, their potential for altering the trajectory of their field, and their ability to bridge disciplines and scales across science.
A curriculum vitae from the applicant.
Additional letters of support from other colleagues and mentors are welcome.

http://www.alleninstitute.org/events/nextgenleaders/index.html