Ten simple rules to initiate and run a postdoctoral association

[...]a postdoc association can contribute significantly to the professional development of postdoctoral researchers by organizing networking and career events, thus widening their prospects [19]. After its election, the board should elect a president and a vice-president. Besides these 2 roles, in our experience, it might be difficult to define a specific structure for young associations. [...]institutions should motivate postdoctoral fellows to stay in touch with one another and to continuously expand their networks in the present and future. [...]we encourage existing postdoctoral associations to network at the national and international levels, taking as an example the NPA in the US.