Effects of project-based research work on the career paths of young academics

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ID21189769
AutoresMaria Norkus, Maria Norkus Maria Norkus, Cristina Besio (0000-0002-5993-4305), Cristina Besio Cristina Besio, Nina Baur (0000-0002-6626-1997), Nina Baur Nina Baur
Ano2016
Volume10
Fascículo2
Data de publicação2016-01-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoWork Organisation Labour & Globalisation (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1745-641X • E-ISSN: 1745-6428
EditoraPluto Journals (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.13169/workorgalaboglob.10.2.0009
OpenAlexW2559642583
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas9
Referências citadas26

This article focuses on the career chances and working conditions of early-stage researchers as an important category of knowledge workers within the academic system in Germany. We analyse the consequences of a crucial element of this system: the trend to work on externally-funded short-term research projects. Temporary employment in projects opens up opportunities for self-fulfilment and self-organisation, but also increases the risk of self-exploitation. There are, however, variations in the advantages and disadvantages depending on disciplinary structures. Moreover, in order to succeed in science the availability of a variety of capitals is necessary. As a consequence, projectification disadvantages social groups with scarce resources

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