Joining the fast lane
Article Abstract:
The career path of German scientific research students is examined, with focus on the length of time and difficulties involved in making the transition to professor level after they have gained a doctorate.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2000
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The road to heaven or hell
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The selection process for tenured professorships in French universities is described. The ritual of the 30-minute oral examination by boards of senior academics, and its impact on candidates, is explored.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2001
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Wake up and value the potential of the postdoc
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The necessity of valuing the contribution of 'postdocs' and referring to them as 'researchers' instead of considering them as 'contract research staff' is presented.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2007
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