NM Postdoc Research Symposium

Annual New Mexico Postdoc Research Symposium 2026

An annual Research Symposium supporting and encouraging postdocs across the state of New Mexico to present their research, network, exchange ideas, meet future employers and form collaborations. 

Friday, March 27th, 2026, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, University of New Mexico  

UNM is hosting our fourth annual statewide research symposium for postdocs on Friday, March 27, 2026. Similar to last year we are expecting participants from national labs and other academic institutions, as well as attendees from industry. This is the perfect event for you to attend if you are looking for a new position, a highly-skilled doctoral level employee, opportunities to collaborate, or you would like to share your research and see what other research is happening in our state! While abstract submission is only open to postdocs, faculty, staff, and grad students are all welcome to attend and see the amazing research our postdocs are doing! 

RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/HZkVUs7NcH2UqJcUA

If you are interested in serving as a JUDGE for poster presentations, please fill out the form here.

(abstract submission is closed)

Keynote Speaker:

Jim Gould, PhD - Director of Postdoctoral Affairs and Program Director for Responsible Conduct of Research at Harvard Medical School and Making the Most of the Postdoc author

We have all come to a point in our training that leads to a new understanding and awareness of our situation. In addition, the desire for a path to advancement is critical for career development. This workshop will uncover internal struggles and external pressures that require self-reflection before setting priorities, considering career options, building a network, and preparing for next steps. Attendees will discover that we are all main characters in our own professional adventures and must be intentional in that pursuit.

Dr. Gould is the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs and the Program Director for Responsible Conduct of Research at HMS. He has implemented research, career, and professional development programs and policies for early-career scientists since 2011. Jim has spoken and published in various forums, locally and internationally, including his book, Making the Most of the Postdoc, and podcast, Propelling Careers. Jim received his PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Louisville, completed his postdoctoral training at Frederick National Labs of the National Cancer Institute, and earned a graduate certificate in Organizational Behavior from the Harvard Extension School.

 

 

 

 

Prizes (one each for oral and poster presentations):

1st place – $300

2nd place – $200

3rd place – $100

 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Questions:

RaqThomas@unm.edu

CassidyR@unm.edu