Articles tagged with Academic Job Market
A proposed fairness framework aims to address bias and inconsistency in faculty promotion and tenure decisions, ensuring meritorious candidates are recognized regardless of background. The framework, called SET, identifies targeted changes to existing processes to reduce bias and increase equity.
The summit brought together endocrine leaders to identify opportunities to work closely together on increasing the visibility of endocrine health in policy decisions. Early findings from a workforce survey revealed challenges including long patient waiting times and retention concerns among early-career clinicians.
Dr. Jennifer Rood, Associate Executive Director for Cores and Resources, takes on interim leadership role at Pennington Biomedical Research Center while an international search for the next full-time Executive Director is underway. She brings over 30 years of experience in obesity and chronic disease research.
The University of Houston has received a $1 million grant to study teacher certification pathways and their impact on student outcomes in Texas. The project aims to provide new statewide data, research, and policy analysis to reduce the number of uncertified teachers in Texas classrooms.
A groundbreaking study challenges conventional wisdom on NIL policies in college football, demonstrating they enhance competitive balance and broaden opportunities for athletes. The research shows that NIL has led to a wider distribution of talent across college programs, directly benefiting athletes seeking to maximize their brands an...
The University of Texas at Arlington offers pre-health students valuable hands-on experience through an innovative collaboration. Students in SCIE 4304 participate in immersive clinical simulation lab at the UTA Smart Hospital, developing rudimentary clinical skills and overcoming imposter syndrome.
According to a new study by Science is US, STEM professionals now number over 73.6 million, accounting for 34% of the US workforce and 39.2% of national GDP. The study highlights the importance of retaining and investing in talent, with demand for STEMM labor projected to increase by 10.5% in the next ten years.
A systematic scoping review reveals substantial inequities in gender representation among US academic medical center leaders. Despite female-dominated specialties, women are largely excluded from leadership positions across various niches of academic medicine.
A new study challenges the idea that academically selective schools are necessary for clever pupils to thrive. The research found that students from selective and non-selective schools had similar educational and employment outcomes at ages 19 and 25, except for a small difference in life satisfaction scores.
A study of 18,000 academic physicians reveals one-third report moderate intention to leave within two years. Burnout and professional fulfillment are associated with physician turnover, highlighting the need for comprehensive well-being approaches.
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems is launching a special measures recruitment round exclusively for women and gender-diverse candidates. The initiative aims to increase the participation of women in STEM fields, with the goal of achieving 40% gender diversity by 2026.
A survey of clinician-researchers found concerning rates of sexual harassment and negative perceptions of climate in academic medicine, with a significant impact on mental health. Minoritized groups were disproportionately affected, highlighting the need for ongoing efforts to transform culture.
A global study of scientific migration reveals female researchers originate from and move to fewer countries, migrating shorter distances than their male counterparts. Gender inequality among mobile scientists varies across countries and over time.
Women pursuing careers in entomology face persistent challenges in obtaining jobs compared to men. The study found that men published more research articles and were first authors on average, leading to higher H-index scores. Women are also less likely to hold industry positions as technical representatives and research scientists.
The €15.7 million AUFRANDE project aims to generate industry-relevant research by employing 64 early career doctoral researchers from French and Australian universities. Researchers will receive training and support, including annual workshops and group events, to foster high-performing early-stage researchers.
Carnegie Mellon University, Johns Hopkins University, and New York University team up with a $3 million NSF grant to develop Project ELEVATE, promoting equitable STEM career advancement for underrepresented faculty. The alliance aims to create a collaborative community for institutional change at private research institutions.
A new study using a large dataset from universities reveals that women are less likely than men to receive authorship credit for their work, particularly in early stages of their careers. Women were also less likely to be listed as authors on high-impact articles and faced underestimation of their contributions.
A study of 54,000 academic physicians reveals significant gender-based disparities in earning potential, with women starting at lower salaries in nearly every subspecialty. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to address these disparities and promote equal opportunities for women in academia.
Researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School published a framework to advance female equity in academic medicine and science. The framework proposes solutions such as engaging diverse community perspectives, communicating thoughtfully, and investing in diverse communities.
The REDI program offers 40+ talented researchers the opportunity to fast-track their careers through enviable international experience and extensive peer networks. Researchers will have access to top researchers from industry and academia across 12 countries, as well as a once-in-a-lifetime residential year at RMIT in Melbourne.