Research job losses hit women hardest

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Research job losses hit women hardest

Female university staff in Australia have lost more jobs, paid hours and career opportunities than their male colleagues have since the pandemic hit. And there could be worse to come, because women are 50% more likely to hold at-risk casual and short-term contract positions — which are often the first to go. A report by a forum that represents the country’s scientists found that funding cuts could see gender-equity gains lost as institutions pull back on permanent contracts.

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Read more: Are women publishing less during the pandemic? Here’s what the data say (Nature, 6 min read)Reference: Rapid Research Information Forum report