Tasks

• Identify topics and invite speakers for monthly digital presentations (4×15 minute talks, preferably junior speakers)
• Identify topics and speakers for half-yearly 2x 30 minute talks, preferably seniors
• Send out invitations to speakers and links to speakers and members for the presentations

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• PhD student/postdoc/Group leader/PI/EUROoCS members working on MPS or stem cell models
• Knowledge and track record in OoC/MPS models and their use
• Internationally oriented in the applications, standardisation and development space

Tasks

• Help define the key elements of the EUROoCS communication strategy
• Set and implement an annual plan with specific targets for dissemination and outreach
• Generate and post content for the society’s social media and online communication channels

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• PhD student/post-doc/PI working on OoCs with proven track record in the field
  
• Experience with or proven interest in dissemination and outreach in a professional setting
  
• High proficiency in English, either as a first or second language

Tasks

• Identify pressing scientific topics/challenges to be addressed by OoC
• Identify needs of end-users
• Building bridge between Focus Group Standardization and scientific community
• Working on strategy to implement OoC technology stronger in academia

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• PhD student/postdoc/PI working on OoCs
  
• OoC business founder
  
• Expertise in cell biology, fabrication techniques, regulatory affairs, business management
  
• Experience with stem cells and microfluidics
  
• Well-connected in scientific OoC community
  
• Well-connected in pharma and biotech industry

Tasks

• Identify topics for teaching and training
  
• Identify tutors for teaching and training events
  
• Organizing study courses (including lab hands-on)
  
• Organize a lecture series for students with ECTs

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• Expertise in the fields related to OoC technology (cell biology, microfluidics, microfabrication, analytics, data evaluation, regulatory affairs, disease modelling, etc.)
  
• Experience/interest in teaching OoC related topics
  
• Well-connected in the OoC field
  
• PhD students/postdocs are welcome

Tasks

• Ensuring genderplus diverse composition of all committees and programs of EUROoCS
  
• Organize yearly “hack your bias” training with inspiring talks and testimonials
  
• Set up a mentor-mentee program to stimulate network opportunities of minority members

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• Anyone interested in creating a more inclusive EUROoCS society
  
• Affinity with the topic of diversity

Tasks

• Define the short and long term funding needs of EUROoCS based on the strategic plan and annual plans
  
• Identify all possible sponsors and other funding opportunities for EUROoCS
  
• Develop the fundraising strategy and set concrete goals for funding every year

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• EUROoCS members with a track record in OoC
  
• EUROoCS members with experience/know-how in fundraising
  
• EUROoCS members with an international network of companies, charities and other possible funders
  
• EUROoCS members with a pragmatic approach
  
• EUROoCS members who fit within a diverse team with complementary skills