Nature Launches Global Survey on STEM Recruitment: Calling all Research Leaders!

Alright folks, let’s face it – finding the right brainiacs to join your research gang has never been a walk in the park. But in , things are feeling, shall we say, a tad extra…interesting. That’s why Nature is stepping up to the plate with our very first global survey, laser-focused on getting the lowdown on what it’s really like to be on the hiring side of STEM recruitment today.

Who are we looking for?

Calling all research group leaders, lab heads, and anyone else who plays a role in deciding who joins their science squad! Whether you’re rocking the academic scene, pushing boundaries in industry, or doing your thing in another sector altogether, your voice matters. Seriously, we need you!

What’s the scoop?

This isn’t some quickie survey, people. We’ve teamed up with the awesome crew at Thinks Insight & Strategy to craft a deep dive into every nook and cranny of the STEM recruitment world. Get ready to spill the tea on:

Challenges: The Struggle is Real

Let’s be honest, recruitment can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded sometimes. We want to hear about the stuff that keeps you up at night. Budget constraints got you feeling like you need to win the lottery to afford a decent team? Drowning in a sea of applications? Tell us all about it – we’re here for the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.

Strategies: Let’s Talk Winning Tactics

Okay, so we’ve vented about the challenges. Now let’s flip the script and talk about what actually works. How are you finding those diamond-in-the-rough candidates? What secret sauce are you using to make your job postings stand out from the crowd? Spill those secrets – your fellow researchers (and Nature’s readers) are dying to know!

Priorities: What Makes a Rockstar Researcher

Alright, time for some serious talk. When you’re sizing up potential recruits, what are those non-negotiables? Are we talking killer technical skills? The ability to communicate like a Nobel Prize winner? Or maybe it’s all about that collaborative spirit? Give us the inside scoop on the qualities that make you shout “You’re hired!” from the rooftops.