JSMF SFI Postdoc Conferences

 

The JSMF-SFI Postdocs in Complexity conferences bring together the James McDonnell Foundation (JSMF) postdocs and the Santa Fe Institute (SFI) postdocs.

They are designed to develop a strong network of rising complex systems scientists, foster collaborative research, establish best practices for complex systems science research, and introduce new JSMF postdocs and early career complexity scientists to the Santa Fe Institute. The conferences provide the fellows with critical information for successfully navigating academic careers, as well as access and insights from key leaders in academics, business and government.

Comments from former postdoc participants:

• “Having this community is one of the best things to have happened to my career.”

• “I think this was the best workshop/conference I have been to. I was blown away at the incredible group of people that you assembled. Overall, it was quite inspirational. I felt at home with my wide-range of scientific interests in a way that I haven't felt before.”

• “I’ve gone to every JSMF/SFI meeting since they started and I get more out of each one as I continue to go. Investing in relationships with other fellows and attending these workshops has been one of the most valuable components of my postdoc. The community and the culture of this postdoc group is so rewarding. I always leave the workshop invigorated and excited!”

• "These conferences have been exceptionally useful for developing new skillsets, for broadening my appreciation and approach to science, and for forming collaborations leading to new areas of research”

• "The conferences were truly instrumental to my success in my postdoc. They helped me discover my scientific identity, and what I want in my career."