Early Career Researchers: Aspirations, Expectations, Experiences
Strategic Intent
This survey is a part of background research for DST supported pilot GATI (Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions). It is designed to explore the experiences of early career researchers in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine) domains.

Early Career Researchers here refers to those researchers or faculty who are up to 40 years of age, have completed their Ph.D. and engaged in tenured or non-tenured/ ad hoc / contractual positions in teaching and research.

All genders are encouraged to respond. Individual perspective is of great importance. Responses from this survey will be used only for research purpose. The survey administrators are committed to protecting anonymity and ensuring confidentiality of your responses.

Instructions
  • Please read the questions carefully.
  • It is required to give the response to all questions marked by Asterisk *
  • It is essential to provide demographic data unless indicated as optional.
Reference
Mapping the Gender Landscape: GATI Survey Toolkit
Dr. Pratibha Jolly, PI GATI Framework Development, Academic Consultant NAAC
Ms. Priyanka Nupur, Research Associate, GATI Framework
Ms. Roja Rawal, Research Assistant, GATI Framework

Contact
gati.naac@gmail.com

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1. Professional Details
1.1 Year of Ph.D. degree *
1.2 Number of Post Docs Completed *
1.3 Number of Post Docs before getting first job after Ph.D. *
1.4 Number of presentations in seminars/conferences, etc. *
1.5 Number of capacity development programmes attended *
1.6 Number of non-tenured positions held *
1.7 Number of projects led as PI/Co-PI *
1.8 Nature of work *
No
Yes
Theoretical
Experimental
Computational
1.9 Have you been able to set up independent lab *
1. 10 Responsibilities in current role
No
Yes
1. Research only
2. Teaching only
3. Both teaching and research
4. Teaching assistance
5. Student supervision/ mentoring
6. Project management
7. Extension and outreach work
8. Others
Clear selection
2. Skills and Competencies

Indicate the extent of your confidence in the skills and competencies listed below. Choose as applicable.

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Can't say
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Great extent
Fullest extent
1. Understanding of domain knowledge
2. Research methods, tools and techniques
3. Scientific writing and publications
4. Writing research grant proposals
5. Project management
6. Communication and presentation
7. Collaboration and networking
8. Negotiation and conflict resolution
9. Applying for fellowships and awards
10. Leadership potential
3. Accomplishments

Indicate the extent of your satisfaction with acccomplishments listed below in the last 5 years. Choose as applicable.

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Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Great extent
Fullest extent
1. Publication in peer reviewed journals
2. Chapters in edited volumes
3. Publication in conference proceedings
4. Books authored including edited volumes/ conference proceedings
5. As single author
6. As first author
7. As Co-author
8. Conference participation
9. Poster presentation
10. Invited talks
11. Chairing session
12. Conferences organized
13. Workshops /Capacity Building Programmes organized
14. Seminars/ Talks organized
15. Outreach/ Extension Activities organized
4. Experiences in Professional Journey
Indicate the extent of your satisfaction with the following dimensions of your professional journey after attaining Ph.D. degree. Choose as applicable. *
Can't say
Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Great extent
Fullest extent
1. Guidance for professional progression
2. Transparency in recruitment processes
3. Capacity development/ training opportunities
4. Publication process
5. Application process for independent grants
6. Establishing independent labs
7. Hiring research staff
8. Avenues for collaboration
9. Support to cope with setbacks
10. Opportunities for international exposure
5. Job Profile
Indicate the extent of your satisfaction with the following dimensions of your professional life in the current institution. Choose as applicable. *
Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Great extent
Fullest extent
1. Remuneration
2. Job security
3. Availability of seed grants
4. Professional development opportunities
5. Mentoring by PI or supervisor
6. Infrastructural resources such as office, lab space, etc.
7. Teaching and research balance
8. Scope of career advancement
9. Access to professional networks
10. Research autonomy
6. Work Environment
6.1 Workplace Experience

Indicate the level of your agreement with the statements reflecting the status of your workplace experience along the dimensions listed below. Choose as applicable.
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Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Great extent
Fullest extent
1. Skills and competencies are adequately utilised in the current role
2. There is significant enhancement in academic and research output
3. Non-academic duties significantly reduce time available for research and writing
4. Ideas and opinions are valued irrespective of designation or age group
5. Induction process effectively develops familiarity with policies and practices
6. Department review and feedback is fair, transparent, timely and useful
7. Work environment supports and encourages collaborations and networking
8. Emphasis on publication metrics impacts the quality of research
9. Future scope for continuing the same work appears to be limited
10. Confidence for exploring new avenues of work within and outside academia has increased

6.2 Workplace Harassment and Discrimination

Indicate how often, if any, have you personally experienced the behaviours listed below. Choose as applicable.

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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Frequently
1. Discrimination in hiring, promotions, etc.
2. Withholding credit where due in scientific publications/patents
3. Trivialising of contributions/opinions
4. Harassment/ Bullying based on identities such as caste, language, age, faith, etc.
5. Sexual harassment
6. Gender based discrimination
7. Abuse of authority/ hierarchical positions
9. Implicit threats, intimidation, microaggression
9. Sense of exclusion in collaborations or teamwork
10. Unsatisfactory redressal of grievances

6.3 Perceptions of the Workplace

Indicate the words that best describe your overall perception of the workplace from the list given below, restricting to ten.

Please tick (✓) any 10 as applicable.
Tick any ten
1. Collaborative
2. Respectful
3. Rigid
4. Challenging
5. Engaging
6. Fair
7. Nepotistic
8. Nurturing
9. Unsupportive
10. Inclusive
11. Biased
12. Discriminatory
13. Diverse
14. Family-friendly
15. Stressful
16. Safe
17. Motivating
18. Competitive
19. Demanding
20. Encouraging
7. Managing Career Breaks

Individuals who have obtained the highest qualification making them eligible for regular jobs are often unable to participate in the workforce and drop out of the academic pipeline at various stages. This is sometimes due to personal reasons as social expectations and roles shift focus to marriage and family in preference to establishing a career. Several other reasons also prevail. This section is applicable to those who have returned to the mainstream after career breaks or have experienced interruptions due to personal reasons. In particular, females need to manage career breaks due to maternity and childcare while in job.

7.1 Reasons for Career Break

Indicate the factors that led to an interruption or break in your career, if any, after obtaining the highest degree. Choose as applicable.
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Not Applicable
Applicable
1. Exploring other options or applying for jobs
2. Time-off for personal interests
3. Time between degrees/ assignments/ jobs
4. Preparing for competitive exams
5. Marriage
6. Relocation due to marriage/spouse’s work
7. Childbirth
8. Child care
9. Family care
10. Health condition (illness, accidents, etc.)
7.2 Re-establsihing Career after Break

Indicate the extent to which the listed factors have been helpful in facilitating your return to academic and professional work after prolonged career break. Choose as applicable.
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Not applicable
Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Great extent
Fullest extent
1. Leveraging schemes for women returning from career break
2. Leveraging mobility schemes for women who have relocated
3. Support from family/ spouse
4. Hiring reliable help/ caregiver
5. Continuing non-formal engagement with academic institution(s) during break period
6. Continuing participation in conferences, seminars, etc.
7. Actively publishing previous/ ongoing research
8. Proactively exploring job opportunities and applying
9. Skill upgradation through training/ certification
10. Family friendly facilities in the institution and empathetic workplace
8. Work-Life Balance
8.1 Wellbeing and Social Support

Indicate the level of your satisfaction with personal wellbeing and support for work-life balance along the dimensions listed below. Choose as applicable.
 *
Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Great extent
Fullest extent
1. Flexible work provisions
2. Leave entitlements and supportive policies
3. Support from leadership and PI
4. Time available for personal and social commitments
5. Timing and duration of meetings
6. Timing of social events in institution
7. Family support services (creche, daycare, etc.)
8. Mental health support
9. Facilitation for professional travel
10. Socialization and collegiality at work
8.2 Infrastructural Resources and Services

Indicate if the following provisions/ facilities/ infrastructure are available in your institution. Furthur indicate if these can be availed or accessed by early career/ ad-hoc staff. Choose as applicable.
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Not Available
Available
Not Accessible to Early Career Researchers
Accessible to Early Career Researchers
1. Maternity leave
2. Substitute during maternity leave
3. Paternity leave
4. Creche, Daycare centre
5. Mother's room
6. Women's common room
7. Medical centre and medical facilities
8. Mental health and counselling services
9. Escort service for late hours
10. Hostel/ Residential facilities
9. Career Plans and Future Prospects
Indicate the level of your agreement with the statements listed below. Choose as applicable. *
Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Great extent
Fullest extent
1. I feel confident that I will be absorbed in my current institution
2. I and my partner face constraints as we are looking for jobs in the same institute/ city
3. I am willing to change disciplines if needed for better opportunities
4. I am willing to avail STEMM opportunities outside academia
5. I find STEMM career fulfilling and will continue in this domain
6. I feel my peers in other fields have more opportunities for recruitment and advancement
7. I feel my peers in other field have higher job satisfaction and work-life balance
8. I feel burnt out and often think of leaving academia
9. I will continue in academia or current job but no longer feel motivated to excel
10. I am willing to change institution for better work opportunities
10. Contact Details and Demographics
  • Provide details as indicated.
  • Where given choices, please choose as applicable.
1. Name
2. Mobile
3. Name and Address of the Institution *
4. Category of your Institution. Choose as applicable. *
5. Type of Institution. Choose as applicable. *
6. Disciplinary Stream. Choose as applicable. *
7. Gender. Choose as applicable. *
8. Age Group (in years). Choose as applicable. *
9. Designation as given or equivalent level. Choose as applicable. *
10. Nature of Employment/Association. Choose as applicable. *
11. Socio-Economic Category. Choose as applicable.
12. Marital Status. Choose as applicable. *
13. Profession of Spouse. Choose as applicable. *
14. Place of work of Spouse. Choose as applicable. *
Not Applicable
No
Yes
Same Institute
Same Department
Same City
Another City
15. Children's Responsibilities. Choose as applicable. *
Not Applicable
No
Yes
Infant care
School going
College going
Working or Independent
16. Care Responsibilities. Choose as applicable. *
Not Applicable
No
Yes
Child care
Elderly care
Persons with special needs
17. Indicate the extent of your overall satisfaction with work, family and contribution to society. Choose as applicable. *
Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Great extent
Fullest extent
1. Professional life
2. Family life
3. Work-life balance
4. Contribution to society
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