The Dutch university sector is not considered a dynamic environment as senior positions at universities are often ‘tenured’, and thus there is little opportunity for young scientists to have a career in science. There is also a preconception that it is a closed career path, once you’re outside of academia, you can forget about an academic career.
With a new analysis of the information available, this Facts & Figures provides further insights into the mobility and dynamics of the Dutch academic job market. The most significant conclusions in this publication are:
Preferred citation:
De Goede, M., Belder, R. and De Jonge, J. (2013). Academic Careers in the Netherlands 2013. Facts & Figures 7. The Hague: Rathenau Instituut