Pressure, precarity and paucity; the existence of the postdoc

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Preprints in Motion

Dr Jonny Coates, Rippling Ideas

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Science is experiencing a revolution. Preprints have accelerated the sharing of scientific findings and helped to make academia more equitable. Join our host, immunologist and open-science advocate, Dr Jonny Coates, as he explores the freshest science with the early career researchers who did the work; discussing their science, thoughts on academic life, publishing and much more. So sit back and join us as we dive into the fast-paced world of preprints and dismantle the outdated traditional publishing models. Produced and Edited by Dr Jonny Coates, Dr Sonia Gomes Pereira, Dr Camila Valenzuela

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Pressure, precarity and paucity; the existence of the postdoc

Preprints in Motion

28 minutes 55 seconds

5 months ago

Pressure, precarity and paucity; the existence of the postdoc

In this episode, we explore the structural problems within academia, particularly the challenges faced by postdocs and the role of principal investigators (PIs). Our discussion highlights the power funders and university management have in shaping academic culture, the flaws in the tenure system, and the need for systemic change. We also emphasize the importance of fostering a better working environment for postdocs and senior staff, who often leave due to dissatisfaction with the current system.

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The intro and outro music is Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw and is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Sound effects used under the standard ZapSplat licence. Fill music is New Lands by Alex-Productions https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic. Creative Commons used under a CC BY 3.0 license.