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There is a significant underestimation of postdocs' capabilities when transitioning into professional careers. A persistent misconception holds that the postdoc phase is merely an extension of training, to be constantly replaced by new recruits. Coupled with the looming retirement of baby boomers in Germany , this view fails to recognize that highly skilled professionals, particularly those operating or utilizing large research facilities, are not easily replaced. This talent drain has become a key factor in limiting the EU's economic growth to just 8% over the past 15 years, while the US has grown by 85%, according to IMF data. A guiding example is X-ray based operando study domain that has failed to excite industry so far and is not achieving its potential even after two decades of pioneering development. To address this, research leadership must rethink the role of postdocs by integrating them more fully into decision-making and opening leadership pipelines for them. Organizations should focus on retaining and empowering these skilled professionals through clear, well-defined career development pathways, rather than fostering illusions of advancement with no tangible endpoint. Recognizing and addressing this reality is not only urgent but essential for maintaining competitiveness and preventing a deeper talent crisis in this research-driven economy. #TalentCrisis #ineffectivestrategies #PursuingThistles

Transform your postdoc journey  For early-career researchers, securing funding and establishing your own research track record can be daunting.  Building a robust plan for advancing your research career in today’s fast-changing research landscape is possible.  Discover from this video how other ECRs like you have accelerated their research careers by participating in Cruxes Innovation’s Trek Program. What difference could designing your own research career planning playbook make for you? Comment below: we’d love to hear your ideas!  #reserachtoimpact Science & Technology Australia

How we can build more attractive and sustainable careers in #research and more effective and positive research cultures? Join Science Europe on 4 November between 14:00 and 17:30 CET to discuss: ✅ The common and different expectations for careers in research from the research community, academia and policy makers ✅ Opportunities for positive action that exist based on these expectations ✅ Existing good practice examples from within and outside of academia The discussions will be part of a broader project to co-create new ideas to address the many well-documented challenges that the research sector faces. Come and share your views on careers in research! Find out more and register here: bit.ly/47SxKa8 #ResearchCulture #ResearchCareers

 📊 Supporting international junior researchers' career opportunities outside academia: the report 🌍Skill shortage is real, and companies are more and more aware that international recruitment is needed to fill the gap, firstly by trying to include international talent (students and researchers) already present in the country. 🔎To emphasize the importance of this perspective, and through funding from Vinnova (the Swedish Innovation Agency), EURAXESS Sweden investigated possible actions to be done at national universities, as well as the role of industry to support international junior researchers in finding work opportunities in academia and beyond in Sweden. ↪️Read the full report (available in Swedish and in English) here: https://lnkd.in/dWxBWihi

#PostdocTransformation show AdventCalendar, Nr. 4 Everyone in the PhD career realm knows her. In many ways, Dr. Holly Prescott has been the first in her educational journey and I wanted to interview a role model and postgraduate researcher career specialist for the #UK.     Here are some news from her: Was there a surprising moment during the interview? Holly: "Something that especially stuck with me from our interview was the discussion around how researchers and their career prospects are located at a complex intersection of government policy and institutional (i.e. university) strategy. Inconsistencies between these (e.g. university strategies to recruit more #PhD students, but government policies and funding changes which impact numbers of academic jobs, for instance) can impact researchers' prospects, and I don't think is talked about as much as it could be." Did you share any personal insights? Holly: "That you can bring your 'researcher brain' (i.e. your rigour, your ability to bring an evidence-based approach to your work) to all different types of work. Just because you move away from doing a research-focused job doesn't mean that you completely stop using your researcher brain and mindset (if that makes sense!)." What part of the conversation was the most enjoyable? Holly: "It was actually one part that I asked Eleonore to miss out because nothing was confirmed then, but now it is... I have a book contract! My book 'Navigating Careers Beyond #Academia: A Practical Handbook for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers' will be published by Routledge (hopefully in 2026)!" Additional tip? "My blog #PostGradual which tackles a range of questions and issues around post-PhD careers (as linked in the comments).  What is your service, product, competition, so that we can amplify your reach for 2025? Holly: "I work with many careers offices or researcher development offices to offer training workshops (in person and online) for PhD researchers on understanding what you want from life post-PhD, exploring career options beyond academia, and translating your skills beyond academia. If universities or institutes are interested, they can get in touch, as linked in the comments!" See comments to 🎧 and Italy will be next!

Are you a researcher looking to enhance your career? 💡 Here is a great opportunity to join an online event on December 4th where the latest EU tools and support mechanisms to help you build your research career and enhance your mobility will be presented. 🌐 For more details check out the INSPIRING ERA post below ⬇️ #EUResearchArea #ResearchCareer #Mobility #Postdoc #PhD #EURAXESS #ResearchComp #ReICO

HEIs & Career Consultants working with researchers/PhDs should be making use of our global community resource: https://lnkd.in/eGm-Ru-R It is a significant, and beneficial resource (which is about to be improved further with upgrades) - which supports your efforts with students. We've already had interest in institutional membership (for faculty recruitment), and 'subsidised memberships' for students/alumni. The latter, subsidised memberships, will be of great benefit to you and others like you, Holly Prescott! It has never been easier to support PhDs with career development.

🌍📚 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗔𝗜𝗗 - 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 🌟 Attending conferences in the Global North can be challenging for many researchers from the Global South due to issues like 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀, 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. In our upcoming session, we’re addressing these concerns through an open, candid conversation with global scholars. 🗓 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘦: Challenges of Attending Global North Conferences: Voices from Global South Researchers 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘦: October 18th, 2024 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦: 12:00 - 13:00 GMT 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬: https://shorturl.at/2nIu2 This session, especially for early-career researchers, will feature interactive discussions on the obstacles faced and practical solutions from scholars who’ve navigated these challenges. Unlike typical webinars, Teatime with AuthorAID is about informal, engaging conversations that encourage meaningful connections and collaborations for global scholars. So, grab your favorite tea or drink ☕, and join us for an insightful and supportive dialogue! 💬✨ We look forward to connecting with you. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or technical difficulties. #ResearchCommunity #GlobalNorthSouth #AcademicLife #Networking #EarlyCareerResearchers #AuthorAID #Researchers #Scholars #ResearchConference 

Been wondering what you’ll do with your career once that PhD or other thesis is done? Ready to take your thesis and transform it into a thriving career in industry? Join us for our upcoming online Expert Chat “Beyond Your Thesis: Unlocking a Career in Industry” and learn the secrets to making the leap from academia to industry success! We’re going LIVE with Elena Hoffer, Ph.D., a Co-founder and CEO, who will talk about how their work empowers PhDs and postdocs to make the leap from academia to industry through a seamless transition. 🗓️Date: September 18 ⏰Time: 4:30PM AEST, Wednesday 🎓Who Should Attend: PhD, Masters, and other research students In this session, you’ll learn 💫 The common problems students make in their first move to industry. 💫 Key differences between academic and industry job markets. 💫 How you can prepare yourself for a career in industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock your next big career move! This is a LIVE session not to be missed! Bring your questions too! 👉Register NOW: https://buff.ly/3XfnN1E Can’t make it to the LIVE? All good. Simply register for the event, and you’ll be able to assess the recordings for a short period. Looking forward to seeing you there! CTS Team x #PhDToIndustry #CareerTransition #ThesisToCareer #PhDJourney #FromAcademiaToIndustry

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵- 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁. With our #TopPicks we help you with the first step: To demystify the non-academic job market for researchers who are exploring career transitions. Each selection is aimed at clarifying the landscape and showing roles that could be a perfect match for your skillset. With our curated job list, you:  🔸 recognize the right keywords for certain sectors. 🔸 understand puzzling job titles and descriptions. 🔸 spot possible organizations hiring academics with PhDs. 🔸 detect transferable skills. Find our recent top picks here: https://lnkd.in/dVAjEcF This time with: Max Delbrück Center, Zukunft – Umwelt – Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH, Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), Hochschulforum Digitalisierung (HFD), Hot or Cool Institute , GermanZero, Senatsverwaltung für Mobilität, Verkehr, Klimaschutz und Umwelt, Stifterverband With jobs like: AI Consultant, Science Coordinator Space Physics and Space Weather, Program Manager Research Transfer STEM etc. #GSO #CareerOpportunities #AcademicCareers