Early-Career Members Network

ECR Voices Task Group
EMN Voices aims to promote Early-Career Researchers (ECRs) in the field of metabolomics via the EMN social media accounts: X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. ECRs, including PhD students, Post Docs, and Junior Faculty within 5 years from their PhD, can contact the EMN to create a personalized social media post featuring their research interests, current affiliation, location, and contact information. The post is generated via a PowerPoint template that the ECR completes and is reviewed by the TG to assure compliance. Since the start of this initiative in 2024, more than 50 ECRs have already been featured on the EMN X page!

Contact us to create your own ECR Voice post via one of our social media accounts or email us info.emn@metabolomicssociety.org.

Bursary Task Group
The Bursary Task Group is responsible for the EMN Travel Bursary Awards. These awards provide support for Early-Career scientists to attend and actively participate in the annual Metabolomics conference to promote their professional development. The bursary is intended to support Early-Career members with a special interest in supporting the EMN, and who aspire to join the EMN committee in the near future. Information including eligibility for grant applications will be available to view on the Metabolomics Society conference website annually.

This task group also coordinates the annual EMN committee elections, which are typically held in July/August. Information including eligibility for grant applications will be available to view on the Metabolomics Society website annually.

Workshop Task Group
The Workshop Task Group is an initiative focusing on career development for ECRs. This group proposes a theme for a workshop each year to take place during the annual conference of the Metabolomics Society. The goal is to provide participants with insight and resources on topics that will help with career and professional growth.

Previous years have covered topics such as communicating skills through CV, career transition phases, and the development of independent research. The workshop strives to be interactive, with open discussion between the ECR audience, EMN members and invited panellists from academia and industry.

Resources from the Metabolomics 2024 EMN Workshop can be accessed via the following links:
V.2 of Copy of Workshop outline EMN 2024 (Presentation format).pptx
The STARR Method
Hard and Soft Skills Resources
CV, Resume and Cover Letters
Resources for ECRs in Metabolomics

Webinar Task Group
The Webinar Task Group is a dedicated initiative within the EMN, aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and professional growth among ECRs in metabolomics. Our primary goals include:

• providing accessible and high-quality educational content,
• highlighting groundbreaking techniques in metabolomics,
• bridging the gap between young scientists and senior experts through interactive learning.

We organize monthly webinars covering diverse topics in metabolomics, led by senior scientists and leading experts in the field, to inspire innovation, encourage collaboration, and support the next generation of metabolomics professionals. Through these webinars, we hope to provide an inclusive platform for education, discussion, and networking. Previous webinars can be accessed on the Multimedia page or on the Society YouTube Channel.

Online Presence Task Group
The Online Presence Task Group is a key initiative within the EMN, tasked with managing all forms of online communication and media engagement. This group drives efforts to connect ECRs globally, promoting their professional development and fostering collaboration within the metabolomics community.

The task group oversees the EMN’s social media presence, including posts about networking events, workshops, resources, and other initiatives tailored towards ECRs.

Connect with us!

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emn-metsoc/
• Twitter/X: https://x.com/emn_metsoc
• BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/emn-metsoc.bsky.social

Conference Initiatives Task Group
The Conference Task Group is responsible for highlighting the EMN at the annual conference. One of the main tasks is organizing social events for ECRs attending the conference. These include Career Night and the EMN Reception. Career Night features round table discussions with renowned metabolomics researchers focused on various topics relevant to ECRs (e.g. grant writing, how to publish, career transitions, science communication).

The EMN Reception is the highlight of the conference for EMN, where the EMN showcases all benefits, and the award ceremony is held (EMN Travel Awards, MetaboART). Various social activities are organized (e.g. quizzes, games) and there’s plenty of time to network.

This TG is also responsible for the EMN booth, where attendees can chat with current EMN members and learn how to get involved, and enjoy nice promotional items.

2024 MetaboArt winners: Networking and Recruitment Task Group
The Networking and Recruitment Task Group, closely related to the Membership Committee, is formed by ECRs in the field and aims to foster collaboration and global engagement within the metabolomics community. Our goals include:

• diversify and expand networking opportunities for ECRs creating inclusive platforms to share ideas,
• build professional relationships,
• promote career development,
• strengthen connections between metabolomics communities and international affiliates worldwide, promoting collaboration across regions and disciplines.

We organize networking events with other affiliates, intended to promote closer cooperation between different societies and serve as an additional opportunity for early-career metabolomics researchers to meet, apart from the annual in-person conference.