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🔦 The research sector is experiencing rapid changes, both in terms of employment opportunities and the skill sets required to thrive in increasingly interdisciplinary and intersectoral roles. 💡 In response to this challenge, the Sustainable Careers for Researcher Empowerment (SECURE) project aims to develop, trial, and mainstream a comprehensive Research Career Framework (RCF). 🤝 As a key partner in the SECURE project, Adoc Talent Management is deeply involved in developing and piloting the Research Career Framework. Founded in 2008, Adoc Talent Management is the first international firm specializing in the career management of research personnel and PhD graduates across all disciplines. With operations in France, Canada, and Benelux, our team is committed to promoting the skills of PhD holders and enhancing their career trajectories through three key pillars: Recruitment, Training, and Research. #ResearchCareers

Nearly Half of Scientists Leave Academia in 10 Years 🚶♀️➡️ A new study shows that nearly 50% of scientists stop publishing within a decade of their first paper, with many leaving academia entirely. The research challenges the idea that women leave academia at higher rates than men, as attrition is now similar across genders. Pressures to publish and dissatisfaction with the academic environment are common reasons for this shift. How can we create a more supportive environment for researchers to thrive in academia? #Academia #ResearchCareers

🔹Launch of the Research and Innovation Careers Observatory🔹 The European Commission and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), with support from the Horizon Europe programme, have officially launched the Research and Innovation Careers Observatory (ReICO). This initiative aims to provide reliable data on research and innovation careers in EU and OECD countries. Developing attractive and sustainable careers for researchers and innovators is a key to enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and retaining talent. ReICO will empower policymakers, researchers, and organizations to make informed decisions by offering valuable insights into career paths. Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education, and Youth, remarked: „Europe must attract and retain research talent to secure its future prosperity and competitiveness. Sound policies to achieve this goal must be based on reliable data. The Research and Innovation Careers Observatory will help fill the data gaps on research careers in Europe, providing crucial information for policymakers, researchers, and their organizations. It represents a crucial step forward in strengthening research careers in the European Research Area.“ YERUN - Young European Research Universities ABIS - The Academy of Business in Society Plataforma Oceánica de Canarias (PLOCAN) Technopolis Group International Consortium of Research Staff Associations (ICoRSA) Eurodoc Marie Curie Alumni Association Adoc Talent Management Vitae University in Rijeka University of Cyprus Universidade Nova de Lisboa Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding - UEFISCDI WIFO Bay Zoltán Kutatóközpont VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH Center for the Promotion of Science

Insightful discussions at the SECURE Consultation! The SECURE Consultation took place over three days, bringing together #researchers, #researchorganisations, and industry representatives to address the important topic of Sustainable #ResearchCareers. Hosted by YERUN on behalf of the EU-funded project SecureEU (Sustainable Careers for Researcher Empowerment), the consultation focused on identifying actionable steps to implement the European Framework for #Research Careers. The aim is to translate the framework, with its 8 pillars and 44 recommendations for EU member states, into concrete actions. The consultation was structured as follows: 🔹 On 16 and 17 September, #researchers first and #researchorganisations after gathered to explore a range of key themes through dynamic breakout sessions, including: 📌 Alternative Careers 📌 Skills and Career Support 📌 Working Conditions 📌 Research Assessment 📌 Tenure Track-like Models 🔹 On 25 September, the meeting was held with industry representatives, focusing on: 📌 Alternative Careers 📌 Skills Development 📌 Working Conditions This consultation process was part of the SECURE Project’s broader goal to reduce career precarity and strengthen research careers across Europe. So far, the SECURE Project has worked to develop a common research #career framework that enhances recruitment, employment, training, development, progression, and mobility for researchers. A big thank you to all participants for their valuable contributions! 👏

🔹University of Rijeka’s Leading Role in Shaping the Future of Research Evaluation🔹 Sveučilište u Rijeci / University of Rijeka Establishing frameworks to enhance research careers and improve conditions for researchers is a priority within the European Research Area (ERA) – recognised as a priority in the Croatian activities within the ERA Actions. This effort aims to maintain Europe’s resilience and competitiveness, promote the appeal and sustainability of research careers across the continent, and encourage talent mobility. Through its comprehensive efforts to reform research evaluation, the University of Rijeka demonstrates its commitment to state-of-the-art academic standards. As the first Croatian university to embrace these reforms, UNIRI leads the way in significantly enhancing the quality of contributions made by the academic community to society. By prioritising more holistic and qualitative evaluation methods, aligned with key European initiatives, the University of Rijeka is setting a new standard for excellence in both national and European research landscapes.

🔭 Research and Innovation Careers Observatory (ReICO) launched 🔭 A better understanding of career paths is key in designing policies, improving researcher careers, while bringing economic benefits. We look forward to working together and sharing Vitae’s perspectives. Well done Dario Capezzuto Cláudia S. Sarrico and the team. EURAXESS UK SecureEU Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

Let's discuss research careers and how to reduce precarity! On September 25th, 2024, from 10:00 to 12:00 CEST. Would you like to participate or need more information? Please contact Sophie Bouccara, who represents Adoc Talent Management in the project consortium. 👇

🔬 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼́𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗘 En #PLOCAN lideramos la implementación del Marco Común de Carreras de Investigación dentro del proyecto europeo SecureEU. Nuestro objetivo es mejorar las condiciones laborales y fortalecer las carreras de los investigadores, alineándonos con las principales iniciativas europeas. Trabajamos con seis organizaciones clave para garantizar que la contratación, formación, desarrollo y movilidad de los investigadores cumplan con los estándares europeos, promoviendo la equidad y la diversidad en el ámbito de la investigación. ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/dW8qThWr #ICTSNews #Investigación #CarrerasProfesionales #SECUREProject #Equidad #Diversidad

#ESOF2024 The recently released EU Framework https://lnkd.in/dkHVnNbQ provides tools to enhance #ResearchCareers across the EU! It was a pleasure to discuss its impacts and implementation with a lively audience and an excellence panel from the SecureEU team! Together with the Representatives of ReMO COST Action Researcher Mental Health, EuroScience, Young Academy of Europe and Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology, Vitae (United Kingdom), our Aleksandra Lewandowska discussed mental well-being in the research community and possible actions to promote a healthy working culture and work-life balance within academia during the panel “Personal and systemic responsibility for developing resilience in research workplaces”.  What are ways to overcome research precarity? Our previous president Sebastian Dahle discussed this in the #ESOF2024 @ESOF_eu session on the 2022 Initiative for Science in Europe Manifesto for Early Career Researchers https://lnkd.in/ddXYtSn2 together with Claire Morel from @MSCActions, @MartinAndler, @KatalinSolymosi, Young Academy of Europe, Marie Curie Alumni Association.

🔹 Additional Funding for Training New Doctoral Graduates in Finland 🔹 The initiative aims to increase the number of doctorates in the private sector, improve doctoral education practices, and enhance employment opportunities across various sectors. The project seeks to foster better guidance practices and create more opportunities for doctoral graduates by promoting mobility between universities, businesses, and research institutes.