When we last polled the global postdoc community, in 2020, the global COVID-19 pandemic had just been declared, along with lockdowns and travel bans, prompting lots of concerns about future career plans.
This year, we’re keen to learn how your career in science has fared over the past three years — and how more recent developments, such as cost-of-living rises, workforce shortages and artificial-intelligence technologies, are affecting your working life.’s other annual career surveys, also explores salary levels and job satisfaction.
“Previous surveys consistently show that most scientists love what they do, but they have also revealed a worsening mental-health crisis facing many early-career researchers. Also, most are keen to stay on the academic track despite a dwindling number of opportunities to do so. “Because of these findings and others, the results provide a fascinating snapshot to funders, employers and policymakers. We’re really looking forward to seeing the 2023 results, and being able to report on them in