Q-ACS Call for New Members

Deadline to Apply: Monday, 27-January-2025 by 11:59 PM ET

 

The Queen’s University International Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society (Q-ACS) is seeking to recruit interested individuals in the chemical community. This opportunity will not only enhance your professional portfolio but also provide you with exclusive access to a multitude of resources and networking opportunities offered by the American Chemical Society (ACS). At Q-ACS, we are dedicated to advancing the interests of the chemical community at Queen's University, and our activities encompass a wide range of initiatives, including awards, recognition programs, and workshops. To apply, please send your CV and a succinct statement of interest (PDF file) (Maximum 300 words) describing your interest(s)/motivation(s)/qualification(s)/reason(s) for applying to the Chapter’s email address: [sscacs@queensu.ca]. You must submit separate essays if you wish to be considered for more than one position.

 

The available positions with brief descriptions include:

 

• Associate Member (Non-Executive position)

  • Attend Q-ACS meetings in a non-voting capacity

  • Gain an understanding of Q-ACS logistics, with an opportunity for shadowing Executive Members, such that an eventual transition to an Executive position is optimized

 

• Graduate Affiliate

  • Represent and support the interest(s)/need(s) of graduate students in the chemical community

 

• Postdoctoral Affiliate

  • Represent and support the interest(s)/need(s) of postdoctoral scholars in the chemical community

 

• Professional Development Director

  • Direct/facilitate/organize the Professional-Technical (Pro-Tech) Development Workshop Series and create new Pro-Tech Development initiatives

  • Log/track/update relevant award/fellowship/grant/scholarship/pro-D opportunities

 

• Public Outreach Director

  • Promote all Q-ACS events and seek sponsorship(s)

 

• Social Media Director

  • Maintain/update all Q-ACS social media, including the website blog

 

• Undergraduate Affiliate

  • Represent and support the interest(s)/need(s) of undergraduate students in the chemical community