Leiden Institute of Chemistry
LIC73: platform for PhDs and postdocs
Are you a PhD or postdoc at the Leiden Institute of Chemistry? Join our community to amplify your voice, grow professionally, and build lasting connections within our institute.
Did you know that 73% of the LIC workforce is made up of PhDs and Postdocs? That’s a powerful majority, and LIC73 is here to make that voice heard. As the collective platform for all PhDs and postdocs at the Leiden Institute of Chemistry. By becoming part of LIC73, you join a network dedicated to supporting your professional growth, addressing shared challenges, and organising impactful events—from career development to social gatherings. Together, we amplify our collective potential.
Ready to make a difference and stay connected? Join LIC73 today!
Why Join LIC73?
As a member of LIC73, you’ll benefit from:
- Representation: A dedicated board ensuring the interests of PhDs and Postdocs are addressed at LIC.
- Community Building: Social events and initiatives to foster stronger connections.
- Professional Growth: Access to career-enhancing workshops, events, and networking opportunities.
- Advocacy: A platform to raise concerns and contribute to positive changes at LIC.
Any questions or ideas?
Feel free to reach out to the board at lic73@lic.leidenuniv.nl.
The LIC73 Board
LIC73 is led by representatives from each research group, ensuring balanced representation and collaboration across the institute:
- Koen Rijpkema (BioSyn)
- Titus de Haas (BPOC)
- Trillion Surya Lioe (BSC)
- Ariba Adnan and Laurens de Jong (CASC)
- Tijn van der Velden (MacBio)
- Sophie Wintermans (MBIOC)
- Joeri Schoenmakers and Irene Regeni (MCBIM)
- Rik Remmers (MolPhys)
- Sabine Langens (SBC)
- Joan Enrique-Romero (TC)
LIC73 commissions
To support the board’s work, LIC73 has established six commissions that focus on specific needs and initiatives:
- LIC73 Support: Listening to the concerns of PhDs and PostDocs, whatever they may be!
- Professional Events: Organising career-oriented workshops and events.
- Onboarding: Making sure every new PhD or Postdoc is familiar with the institute and how it functions.
- Social Events: Building connections through informal gatherings.
- Social Media: Keeping everyone updated via online platforms.
Contributing to a commission
Interested in joining a commission? Contact your group representative (see above) to get involved and collaborate on projects that matter to you!
Stay connected
Join the LIC73 WhatsApp community and Teams group to stay up-to-date with news, events, and initiatives. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with fellow PhDs and Postdocs!
Scan the QR-code below to join our WhatsApp community.
