Current Council

2020-2021 Executive Committee

President

Stephen Tuffs

Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Vice-President
Internal 

Roberta Bgeginski
Department of Kinesiology

Vice-President
External

Sabina Rakhimbekova
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Vice-President
Communications

Mariya Goncheva

Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Vice-President
Finance

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Harvi Hart
Department of Physical Therapy

Secretary

Cassandra Ellis
Ivey Business School


PAW Officials & Representatives (2020-2021)

  • Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars (CAPS) Representative: Stephen Tuffs, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
  • Graduate Education Council (GEC) Representative: Kate Parham, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
  • International Postdoctoral Representative: Maryia Goncheva, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
  • Mental Health and Wellness Initiative Representative: Maryia Goncheva, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
  • Outreach Coordinator: Stephen Tuffs, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
  • Senate Committee for University Planning Postdoctoral Representative: Kate Parham, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
  • Senate Observer: Roberta Bgeginski, Department of Kinesiology
  • Tax Researcher: Kate Parham, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
  • University Research Board (URB) Representative: Roberta Bgeginski, Department of Kinesiology
  • Webmaster: Elli Papangelakis, Department of Geography

Interested in Getting Involved?

We are looking for representatives in the following positions: 

We offer an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate a variety of skills obtained through community involvement and organizational governance. Most faculty appointments currently require 60% research, 20% teaching and 20% service. Enhance your CV/résumé with service experience while building awareness and enjoying active participation in the postdoctoral scholar community! Postdocs wishing to join the Council may review the current positions and email postdocs@uwo.ca to discuss how we might arrange something to suit your interests.

Past Council Members