Time for a change

摘要

Advancing science through academic research isn't inherently at cross-purposes with the scientific trainee's career progression — but sometimes it seems that way. There is an inherent tension between the two, because universities need graduate and postdoctoral researchers to keep labs productive, while the graduate students and postdocs require training, independence and permanent positions. For institutions to align these endeavours successfully, they need to consider greater career support for scientific research trainees.