The Australian Early- and Mid-Career Researcher Forum of the Australian Academy of Science serves as the voice of the country's future scientific and research leaders. We currently reach over 3,300 individuals and are seeking to broaden and increase our engagement with Australian EMCRs to better represent their views, needs and vision to decision-makers within the government, Members of Parliament and key funding agencies.
Nikola Bowden Chair, EMCR Forum Executive Australian Academy of Science @EMCRForum
When you’re closer to the pension age than the voting age, it is easy to forget what it’s like to embark on a career in research. It is also too easy to offer glib assurances that experience soon contradicts.
So I will start with the reality we all accept: it’s a tough path and it takes a resilient person to attempt it.
Sandra Gardam Early- and Mid-Career Researcher Project Officer Australian Academy of Science @sandra_gardam
Have you ever wondered what the EMCR Forum does? Ok sure you get a newsletter with interesting articles every once in a while and e-updates full of awards to apply for and funding opportunities (make sure you read it – it could include just the opportunity you are waiting for!) But other than that?
EMCR Forum interview with Moira Clay Twitter: @Loscienziato Blog: https://moiraclay.wordpress.com/
What is your current occupation or position?
For the past 2 and a half years I have been running my own business in health and medical research strategy and management.
How did you get into research management?
The EMCR Forum’s fourth national meeting, Science Pathways 2016: Future Leaders, will be held in Sydney at the UNSW Australia on 26-27 September 2016. The event will bring together EMCRs and scientific leaders from academia, industry and government.
Incoming Editor of EMCR Pathways Newsletter and Member of the EMCR Forum Executive @SciAtTheLocal https://www.facebook.com/scienceatthelocal/
If I had to describe my career arc in a word, I'd say unconventional. Or to be a proper scientist, non-linear.
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