#  Postdocs’ Advice on Pursuing a Research Career in Academia \[PLOS\] 

 





December 13, 2021

 

 

 The decision of whether to pursue a tenure-track faculty position has become increasingly difficult for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees considering a career in research. Trainees express concerns over job availability, financial insecurity, and other perceived challenges associated with pursuing an academic position.

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 For early-career scientists along the training continuum, this advice deserves critical reflection before committing to an academic research career. For advisors and institutions, this work provides a unique perspective from postdoctoral scholars on elements of the academic training path that can be improved to increase retention, career satisfaction, and preparation for the scientific workforce.

 [Read here.](https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0250662&utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=greatgrand&utm_content=newsletter)



 

 

 



 

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