Open consultation: identifying issues important for post-docs

Hello all,

With the aim to contribute to the MCAA polices (in cooperation with the Policy for Successful Researchers (PSR) working group), I would like to ask you for your input/feedback on the issues important for the postdoctoral researchers – both current MC fellows and alumni (receiving post-doctoral grants from other sources).

Namely, I am aware that many post-docs suffer due to instability in careers, short-term contracts, lack of independence, administrative barriers to mobility, difficulties to obtain senior positions or establish themselves as junior leaders of the groups, to take part in decision processes within institutions, to be project coordinators, low funding, lack of clear contracts, social security and pension contributions. Luckily, many of these items are not relevant for post-docs receiving MCAA grants, but I would like to hear your opinion on specific problems that you find important – regardless whether you are currently benefiting from the MC fellowship or you are alumni.

Hopefully this input will help us to identify more specific challenges and formulate suitable policies.

Thanks,

Snezana