The precarious position of postdocs during COVID-19
M. Arslan Ahmed, Amir H. Behbahani, Adrian Brückner, Caroline J. Charpentier, Lívia H. Morais, Stewart A. Mallory, Allan‐Hermann Pool
Abstract
Postdoctoral researchers play a crucial role in many research groups, serving as mentors, teachers, and leaders as they develop their skills and prepare for scientific careers (1). However, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis has put funding and support for postdoc positions at risk, threatening to upend the career paths available to these junior scientists.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakPosition (finance)Medical educationPolitical scienceMedicineDiseaseVirologyBusinessInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologyFinanceOutbreakDoctoral Education Challenges and SolutionsHealth and Medical Research Impacts