Getting organized

Article Abstract:

The long-standing problems like salary, mobility and benefits that confront a scientist through the transitional phase in his career are addressed by the postdoctoral associations, who are mobilizing resources to deal with these problems. Organizations such as the Marie Curie Fellowship Association (MCFA) have shown that European postdocs can make the transition easier if they mobilize and persist.

United States, Science & research, Research, Educational organizations, Postdoctoral education

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Europe is pushing to get more women scientists into industry and academia, but can the commission legislate for gender equality?

Article Abstract:

The percentage of women scientists in Europe's public sector is double than that in industry, but the situation is still far from satisfactory. The European Commission (EC) sets a good example by integrating equality into the latest Framework programme for research.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, European Union. European Commission, Women scientists

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Short-term limbo

Article Abstract:

The career structure of short-term contracts seems to be unattractive to European scientists. There are chances that this could create difficulty in recruiting and retaining the right people.

Labor force information, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Scientists, Employment

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