If all PhDs should become permanent, academia would need to grow exponentially. I think there is great value in having experience in fundamental science while/before doing applied science.

The undeniable truth is that by sheer numbers, the prf is right. Working on the boundary between academics and industry, I don't think there is a problem in profs not having worked in industry. They should train the best they can to academic standards and don t try to train for industry.

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From my #compchem colleagues at KULeuven