Planning to enter the job markets in North America or China in this season as a PhD student or postdoc? Why not present your work to advertise for you in special sessions organized during the forthcoming GLO Annual Online Conference for these markets? (You can be currently based anywhere.)
The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is pleased to announce a call for submissions for its annual online conference, which will be held from December 5-7, 2024. GLO Young Scholars Program invites job market candidates (PhD students or postdocs currently on the market in North America or China) to submit their research for presentation in dedicated job market sessions. This is a valuable opportunity to showcase your work and gain exposure in a supportive and high-profile environment. A special Q&A mentoring session for the selected presenters will take place after the presentations.
Session Focus: The job market sessions will focus on research related to labor, demography, health, or human resources broadly defined. We welcome submissions from candidates in all related disciplines.
Submission Requirements: Proposals must include:
- A paper or extended abstract of one’s Job Market Paper
- A CV
Submissions can be made either via link or as an attachment.
Session Regions Preferences: The job market sessions will also be organized by region based on their preferences for the timing of their presentations and the market of potential employers:
- North America
- China
Please indicate your session preference in your submission. Presentations will be in English.
Submission Deadline: All submissions must be received by November 15th, 2024. Notification of decision will be sent on November 25th, 2024
Submission Process: Please click on the link below (or scan the QR code below) to submit your information and the required documents. If you have any questions regarding the submission process, feel free to contact Dr. Le Wang, Director of GLO Young Scholars Program.
https://shsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9M2nYtcv7A61t7U
Benefits of Being Selected as a Presenter:
- Presenters are invited to provide a link to their personal websites which will be featured on the GLO website in the conference program, enhancing their portfolio’s visibility within the global research community.
- Presenters will have access to a special Q&A mentoring session focused on the job market experience, where committee members and peers share insights and advice.
- The online format minimizes costs, making participation accessible to candidates with limited financial resources. This encourages a diverse set of institutions to be represented.
- Gain valuable experience presenting your research in a highly supportive environment, helping you refine your job market pitch and assess the progress of your work.
- Presenters will be eligible for an invitation to join the prestigious GLO network as a research affiliate, providing further opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.
We look forward to your participation and to supporting the next generation of scholars in labor and related fields. Please complete the following form to submit your information and the required documents. If you have any questions regarding the submission process, feel free to contact Dr. Le Wang, Director of GLO Young Scholars Program.
Organizing Committee:
Le Wang (Chair) Virginia Tech
North America: Chanita Holmes (Virginia Tech), Nazanin Sedaghatkish (Sam Houston State), Fan Wang (Houston), Bingxiao Wu (Rugters)
China: Shihe Fu (Wuhan University), Xincheng Qiu (Peking University), LIqiu Zhao (Renmin University)
Featured image: Unsplash
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