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A new generation of Early Career Researchers in atmospheric chemistry: Navigating a globalized scientific landscape

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dc.contributor.authorDesservettaz, Maximilien
dc.contributor.authorRamacher, Martin
dc.contributor.authorThirstrup, Simone
dc.contributor.authorBarbosa, Cybelli
dc.contributor.authorDiez, Sebastian
dc.contributor.authorBryant, Hannah
dc.contributor.authorHamilton, Tamryn
dc.contributor.authorSchneider, Stephanie
dc.contributor.authorVohra, Karn
dc.contributor.authorLi, Yuanzhe
dc.contributor.authorMishra, Sachin
dc.contributor.authorAbdul, Nor
dc.contributor.authorUz Zaman, Shahid
dc.contributor.authorBrown, Flossie
dc.contributor.authorJohn, Shyno
dc.contributor.authorTiwari, Pravash
dc.contributor.authorApondo, William
dc.contributor.authorMatthews, Emily
dc.date.accessioned2026-10-07T15:56:32Z
dc.date.available2026-10-07T15:56:32Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractAs the International Global Atmospheric Chemistry (IGAC) project marks its 35th anniversary,this paper examines the multifaceted experiences of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) navigating the increasingly globalized landscape of atmospheric chemistry. Drawing upon collective insights from the ECR Scientific Steering Committee and quantitative data from a survey of 180 ECRs across 40 countries, we investigate their primary motivations, challenges, and opportunities. Key obstacles identified include systemic difficulties in securing funding and resources, achieving sustainable work–life balance, and uncertainty around long-term career prospects, often compounded by precarious employment conditions. While globalization offers significant avenues for international collaboration, data sharing, and knowledge exchange, it concurrently presents challenges such as heightened competition, visa restrictions, regional disparities, and the risk of inequitable research practices. Despite these hurdles, ECRs are driven by a strong interest in their field, a desire to make a tangible impact on societal concerns, and the appeal of a supportive community. This perspective paper offers actionable insights focused on 4 key pillars: (i) strengthening mentoring programs; (ii) reforming funding mechanisms for improved accessibility and equity; (iii) providing targeted skill development workshops; and (iv) promoting equitable collaborations and advancing the decolonization of research practices. To foster a supportive, inclusive, and sustainable environment for the next generation of atmospheric scientists, this work underscores the urgent need for systemic change and sustained collaborative action by networks such as IGAC, as well as by senior researchers, academic institutions, and funding agencies.
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dc.identifier.citationDesservettaz, M., Ramacher, M. O. P., Andersen, S. T., Barbosa, C., Diez, S., Bryant, H., Hamilton, T., Schneider, S., Vohra, K., Li, Y., Mishra, S., Halim, N. D. A., Zaman, S. U., Brown, F., John, S. S., Tiwari, P., Apondo, W., & Matthews, E. (2025). A new generation of Early Career Researchers in atmospheric chemistry: Navigating a globalized scientific landscape. Elem Sci Anth, 13(1), 00064. https://doi.org/10.1525/elementa.2025.00064
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1525/elementa.2025.00064
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11447/11250
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectEarly Career Researchers
dc.subjectChallenges
dc.subjectAtmospheric chemistry
dc.subjectIGAC
dc.subjectGlobalization
dc.subjectInternational community
dc.titleA new generation of Early Career Researchers in atmospheric chemistry: Navigating a globalized scientific landscape
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dcterms.sourceElementa: Science of the Anthropocene
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