A survey of new PIs in the UK
| Autor: | Andrew Bell, Alison E. Twelvetrees, Sophie E. Acton, Christopher P. Toseland |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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0301 basic medicine
Male Independent group Biomedical Research QH301-705.5 Science General Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology 03 medical and health sciences fellowships 0302 clinical medicine Political science Surveys and Questionnaires None Humans Salary Biology (General) gender equality Medical education Gender equality General Immunology and Microbiology Career Choice General Neuroscience Principal (computer security) Feature Article General Medicine Research Personnel United Kingdom science policy Career Mobility 030104 developmental biology Research Culture careers in science Medicine Science policy Female NewPI Phd students 030217 neurology & neurosurgery universities |
| Zdroj: | eLife, Vol 8 (2019) eLife |
| Popis: | The challenges facing a new independent group leader, principal investigator (PI) or university lecturer are formidable: secure funding, recruit staff and students, establish a research programme, give lectures, and carry out various administrative duties. Here we report the results of a survey of individuals appointed as new group leaders, PIs or university lecturers in the UK between 2012 and 2018. The concerns expressed include difficulties in recruiting PhD students, maintaining a good work-life balance and securing permanent positions. Gender differences were also found in relation to starting salary and success with research funding. We make recommendations to employers and funders to address some of these concerns, and offer advice to those applying for PI positions. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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