A survey of early-career researchers in Australia

Author:

Christian Katherine1ORCID,Johnstone Carolyn1,Larkins Jo-ann2,Wright Wendy3ORCID,Doran Michael R4567ORCID

Affiliation:

1. School of Arts, Federation University Australia, Ballarat, Australia

2. School of Engineering, Information Technology and Physical Sciences, Federation University Australia, Churchill, Australia

3. School of Science, Psychology and Sport, Federation University Australia, Churchill, Australia

4. School of Biomedical Sciences and Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia

5. Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia

6. Mater Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia

7. Skeletal Biology Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, United States

Abstract

Early-career researchers (ECRs) make up a large portion of the academic workforce and their experiences often reflect the wider culture of the research system. Here we surveyed 658 ECRs working in Australia to better understand the needs and challenges faced by this community. Although most respondents indicated a ‘love of science’, many also expressed an intention to leave their research position. The responses highlight how job insecurity, workplace culture, mentorship and ‘questionable research practices’ are impacting the job satisfaction of ECRs and potentially compromising science in Australia. We also make recommendations for addressing some of these concerns.

Funder

National Health and Medical Research Council

Publisher

eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd

Subject

General Immunology and Microbiology,General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,General Medicine,General Neuroscience

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