Women in Science Research Workforce: Identifying and Sustaining the Diversity Advantage

Abstract

This research project was designed to contribute to understanding of a ‘wicked problem’ that appears to repeat itself in successive generations of women in science – the well-documented, entrenched patterns of disadvantage associated with women’s participation in the science research workforce. Despite the fact that outstanding women are increasingly achieving at the highest levels, obtaining advanced scientific qualifications and taking key roles in the fields of science and technology, women’s participation in the science research workforce continues to be characterised by low levels of retention and success beyond the postdoctoral career stage. The focus of the research was on the discipl..