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The journey of early career scientists is anything but easy. Alongside the hard work and dedication required to make discoveries, many face financial stress, unclear career paths, and the struggle to maintain personal well-being. It's eye-opening to see how prevalent these challenges are in the field. #Research #EarlyCareerScientists

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#InTheNews | Brain Drain or Gain? The Future of African Postdoc Careers «However, with most of the continent’s research funding still coming from sources outside Africa — with the exception of a handful of countries, such as South Africa and Egypt — it’s likely that foreign funding will keep driving the creation of postdoc opportunities. And that can mean the positions aren’t always tailored to local needs.» #AfricaRisingResearchers #BeyondTheLab #PostdocParadigmShift #FundTheFuture #HomegrownTalent #BreakTheBottleneck #GlobalCollaboration #BeyondPublications #PolicySolutions #EquityInScience via Nature Portfolio https://lnkd.in/ddMNY8gJ

🌍 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀? 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀! We are committed to understanding and addressing the diverse challenges faced by scientists. Our latest collaboration with IMPACT INTELLIGENCE highlights key differences in hurdles encountered by early career scientists in #Germany versus those in #Africa. Our study found that financial and resource limitations are the primary challenges for early career scientists in Africa. In contrast, German scientists encounter difficulties related to academic and career development, as well as personal well-being. Furthermore, German participants reported facing inclusivity and equity challenges nearly three times more than their African counterparts. 👉 Swipe to explore our key findings! 🔗 Link to the full article in the comments below! Can you relate to these findings? How do you think the challenges in your region differ from those in other regions? Share your experience below! #Research #Science #EarlyCareerScientists #KeyFindings #STEM #Challenges #WomenInSTEM 

The number of people gaining PhDs in the continent is growing, and so is the need for postdoctoral employment. According to Two global surveys of postdoctoral students by Nature, Africa-based postdocs were the most optimistic about their futures of all respondents from the geographical regions represented. Overall, 64% of Africa-based respondents reported that they felt positive about their future job prospects, compared with 41% globally. Postdocs in Africa were twice as likely to say that their postdoc roles were better than they imagined (25% compared with 12% overall). And 42% of respondents in Africa felt that they had better prospects than previous generations of postdocs, far exceeding the 15% global average. Read more at https://lnkd.in/dJHXEAmy For further insights on the report, click https://lnkd.in/gB88Z8ZZ For more about ASU University Design Institute and our philosophy of university design and change, visit: udi.asu.edu Dale P. Johnson Dawn Straw Faye Farmer Joel Dupuis Joe Martin Minu Ipe #university #universityfunding #innovation #Highereducation

We are hiring seven new postdoctoral researchers!     These recruitments are part of a new Postdoctoral programme for 12 Finnish research institutes. The aim of the programme is to develop sustainable solutions and competitiveness in key sectors of society and business. The long-term goal is to boost sustainable economic growth and increase productivity in Finland.    The research themes emphasise the goals of the national bioeconomy strategy to double the value added of the bioeconomy.      “We encourage applicants who have a strong motivation to develop as researchers in the thematic areas of this RDI funding. We are building a critical foundation of expertise at Luke and in Finland, which will contribute to enhancing the country's competitiveness, particularly in industries based on renewable natural resources."  -Antti Asikainen, Executive Vice President, Research    We will support the postdocs in their scientific careers, internationalisation, networking, and help them become leading experts in their fields.    Read more about the postdoctoral programme and the open positions: https://lnkd.in/drtB7YKK Tulanet #recruitment #research #science #openposition #postdoc

About PhD Studies. I read from some post and thought it appropriate to share here. Before you do the PhD, ask yourself the objectives of the PhD study. Equally important, the type (focus, objective, study area) of PhD you do, affects your next career trajectory. Let me explain, if you do a PhD for example in Space Travel - and you think of going back to Africa after your PhD, that's a recipe for unemployment. Why? We hardly have any space station in the entire continent. Or you do PhD on mainly White Person Diseases or Technology, you should be wary of where you will apply it. Some PhDs especially in developed countries, only have market in developed countries. The author then said, PhD is an intellectual product, so its best done when your career trajectory is towards academia (intellectual circles). If you intend to be a lecturer, researcher, consultant. Absolutely no problem, do the PhD. But if your main purpose of doing the PhD is to look for employment in a local government back in Africa, good luck with that. Even in the INGO world, unless specifically requested for, the additional PhD does not qualify you for direct employment. You might end up jobless with your PhD.

The woes of a young aspiring scientist in Africa Gaining practical laboratory experience is crucial for aspiring #scientists, as it allows them to develop essential skills in experimental design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. These hands-on experiences are invaluable in preparing young #researchers for their future careers. Unfortunately, many parts of Africa face significant challenges in providing access to well-equipped and modern laboratory facilities, particularly in educational institutions and research centers. Limited funding, outdated infrastructure, and a shortage of trained personnel can hinder the ability of young scientists to receive the necessary training and exposure to cutting-edge #techniques and instrumentation. This lack of access to state-of-the-art laboratories can put aspiring #African scientists at a disadvantage compared to their counterparts in other regions with better resources. It may limit their opportunities for practical learning, skill development, and potentially hinder their competitiveness in the global scientific community. Addressing this issue requires sustained #investment in scientific infrastructure, equipment, and #training #programs across Africa. Collaborative efforts between governments, academic institutions, and international organizations can help bridge the gap and provide more equitable access to quality laboratory facilities for young scientists, fostering their growth and enabling them to contribute to scientific advancements locally and globally. Research centers like #KCCR #NOGUCHI #CSIR and #WACCBIP are doing very well to train young and upcoming scientists through internship programmes and workshops. It is our collective responsibility as a nation and a continent to provide resources and facilities needed for our young and upcoming scientists to develop their laboratory skills and become competitive in the global scientific community. #WHO #GWAC #MedicalNewsWithDan #NGOs #Research #Laboratory #Skills #GraduateSchool #University #Workshop #Practicaltraining

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