Giovanni O. Oliveros

Sen. Giovanni O. Oliveros as a postdoctoral research scientist in the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology for the past two years, I have worked tirelessly to advance not only my research career but also my lab’s scientific objectives. My experience, coupled with prior teaching and mentoring experience outside Columbia, has prepared me to represent postdoctoral researchers at a time when research needs are at an all-time high and funding is in limbo.

Through both my laboratory and mentoring / teaching experience, I have seen how funding shifts can impact the research and mentoring experience - even a small cut has drastic impacts on a trainee’s stability, growth, and future success. With drastic funding cuts and the future of postdocs uncertain, it is imperative that our voices are heard, particularly on issues such as job security, professional development, and salary equity, for all the hard work we contribute to the Columbia community.

My passion for building a more responsible, transparent, supportive research environment is what drives me to serve. As the postdoctoral senate representative, I will work to make sure the postdoc community at Columbia is well represented and our needs are met. I am ready to represent the postdoctoral community.