PARCCERs
Early Career Researchers of PARCC
PhD students, engineers and postdocs, together
Formerly known as ECR – PARCC, our association is now called the PARCCERs.
Who are we?
We are a team of PhD students, engineers and postdoctoral researchers committed to the PARCC scientific community. We volunteer our time to this mission alongside our research, which helps us develop valuable transferable skills such as organisation, leadership and communication. Our team is diverse and brings together people of many different nationalities. Our main goal is to support and strengthen the activities of the research centre.
Our missions
Organise scientific activities
Facilitate the integration of newcomers
Foster networking between alumni and current members
Create a scientific congress
Recognise the commitment and initiatives of early career researchers
Listen to and address the issues and difficulties faced by early career researchers within the centre
Organise social and sports activities
Our structure No hierarchy
Our structured organisation allows us to define our roles and collaborate effectively with the various stakeholders. There is no hierarchy: everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and opinions freely.
President
Ensures our guidelines are followed and that the vice-presidents have the resources they need to carry out their projects.
Vice-presidents
Each organises their own events, in coordination with the vice-presidents for finance and communication and the administration.
Floor representatives
Provide support and communicate directly with the early career researchers on each floor.
Our initiatives
Since the association was founded, we have successfully organised:
Scientific seminars
Project presentations, workshops on specific scientific techniques, and sessions on career development and work-life balance with external speakers.
Early Career Researchers Congress
In collaboration with the Paris Cardiovascular Sciences Institute.
Alumni network launch
An event with speakers from industry and academia.
Welcoming newcomers
Potluck lunches, and a booklet with essential information for international students and those from outside the Île-de-France region.
Sports
The “Aperitivo sportivo” event and the creation of 3 sports-themed Facebook groups.
Monthly afterworks
A regular moment to meet and unwind together.
Summer & Winter Parties
In June and December, for all PARCC members.
Our events
