The survey reveals stark pay dissatisfaction among postdoctoral researchers at UCD, with only 16% of women satisfied compared to 28% of men, highlighting gender disparities.
Ieva Zumbyte emphasizes the urgency of addressing postdocs' status as they have PhDs yet face financial precarity, indicating a broader issue in academia's treatment of early-career researchers.
Despite financial strain, 88% of postdoc respondents at UCD aspire to academic careers, showcasing their commitment amidst deteriorating working conditions and insufficient professional recognition.
The research report draws attention to the alarming trend of increasing precarity in academia, particularly at UCD, where short contracts and heavy workloads are common issues faced by postdocs.
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