The scientific enterprise is facing a series ofchallenges that will directly impact the careers of postdocs both presently andin the future. A growing body of literature and correspondence highlights theconcerns that are felt by many senior researchers and policy-makers in theacademic and wider research community. However, the involvement of postdoctoral researchers in this discussionhas so far been minimal and isolated.  A symposiumis being organized in Boston October 2-3, 2014, which aims to give postdoctoralresearchers an opportunity to express their concerns, discuss the issues thatscientific research is currently facing, and come together to present to thewider research community a united voice on our views of the action required topromote the scientific endeavor.