Not exact matches
The chance to attain full scientific recognition without having to
land a faculty job first could shrink the chasm now separating
postdocs from researchers on the
tenure track.
Last winter, neuroscientist Michael Campos believed he had a chance of being one of the few, fortunate
postdocs to
land a
tenure - track job at a highly respected university, even in the midst of an escalating economic crisis.
On completion of their postdoctoral studies, 62 percent of former
postdocs and 55 percent of current ones hoped to
land a
tenure - track academic position.
The
postdoc who wanted to secure a position on the ivory tower — but who found that
tenure - track jobs are very difficult to
land after 7 years in
postdoc positions.