UC Santa Cruz is pleased to be hosting a symposium dedicated to celebrating and highlighting the outstanding genomic research of diverse postdoctoral fellows across the country. The Next Wave of Faculty in Genomics Symposium will be held on April 15, 2025.

Postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to network, present their research to the UCSC research community, participate in career development workshops, and interact with current UCSC graduate students. Travel, meals, a 2-night stay at a hotel, and a $250 honorarium will be covered!

UC Santa Cruz is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in academia and scientific research. Postdocs who hold similar values and are in the advanced stages of their research are encouraged to apply. Selected individuals will have their travel and accommodations covered by the university.

To apply, include:
an abstract of your 15-20 minute talk (~1 page)
a statement describing previous and planned contributions to the culture of diversity and inclusion (~1 page)
your CV
The deadline to apply is February 15, 2025.