Postdocs and parenting: A tough combination
A new report has uncovered serious shortcomings in the support system for postdoc parents in the United States. The report, based on survey data compiled by the US National Postdoc Association and published by the San Francisco, California-based Center for Workplace Law, found widespread confusion, anxiety and frustration among parents. The report suggested several potential reforms, including clearly stated policies on maternal and paternal leaves. Read more