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NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately. The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately
The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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More than 40% of postdoctoral researchers leave academia, according to a study of some 45,500 researchers’ careers

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More than 40% of postdocs leave academia, study reveals
Publishing highly cited papers helps postdoctoral researchers to land a faculty job.
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January 21, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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A new global study finds strong public trust in scientists. The research was conducted in 68 countries & found most people trust scientists & believe they should be more involved in society & policymaking. A joint Dutch & American study had more disturbing findings phys.org/news/2025-01...
Global study finds strong public trust in scientists
A new international study on public trust in science, conducted across 68 countries, has found that most people trust scientists and believe they should be more involved in society and policymaking. F...
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January 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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The perils of a postdoc #AcademicMentalHealth

What people might be struggling with behind the scenes
This poster explores some of the common stressors that postdoctoral researchers face during their postdoc. Image shows "perils of a postdoc, mental health awareness' with a person climbing a mountain, surrounded by examples of mental health challenges. Number 1: Compete or perish. With extremely limited tenure positions, postdocs can feel pitted against one another to achieve a permanent faculty position. Number 2: Need for independence. The need for independence in order to apply for fellowships is high, but stepping out from under a PIs can be tough. Having a support to pursue an academic career from the PI is often essential. With the increasing size of academic cohorts, Number 3: Position instability. The prevalence of short-term contracts can lead to anxiety and their inabilities to settle down in a particular location, having financial and personal impact. Number 4: Alt-academia sell-out The narrative often is that if you opt to choose an alternative career outside of academia you have failed and sold out. Number 5: A star is born. Corresponding author positions are often needed to show research independence but achieving this can be difficult without already having had a permanent faculty position. Number 6: burnout or drop out. The culture of research often implies that if you are not working 24/7 you are not passionate about research resulting in feelings of guilt and ultimately leaving academia. Number 7: don't get stuck. There is often pressure to not get stuck in a post doc and move on to the next opportunity else you may never make it. Number 8: Global challenges. The need to be mobile and get experience in different postdocs around the world is often emphasised. This can lead to culture integration issues and separation from loved ones Number 9: teaching experience. To progress in academia teaching experience is needed but opportunities to do so often very limited, ultimately affecting progression. …
November 19, 2024 at 8:11 AM