Gasson, Susan Catherine (2023) Early career researcher pathways: a narrative inquiry. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology.

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Abstract

The competitive higher education and research sectors leave many early career researchers struggling for job security and career advancement. This study examined the life experiences of doctoral graduates who shared stories of their doctoral studies and progress along career pathways. Narrative inquiry revealed three dominant career trajectories: teaching and service; research leadership, and portfolio/cross-sectoral pathways. Prioritisation of research activities, community and collegial engagement, and the capacity to pivot when faced with challenges of changing work contexts shaped their identity development. Findings revealed that diverse engagements enhance researchers’ career advancement in a post Covid-19 environment.

Item ID:	78706
Item Type:	Thesis (PhD)
Keywords:	Career Trajectories, Collaboration, Doctoral Studies, Early Career Researcher, Graduate Pathways, Researcher Identity, Narrative Inquiry, Research Education
Copyright Information:	Available under License Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial No Derivatives 4.0.
Additional Information:	This thesis is openly accessible from the Queensland University of Technology institutional repository.
Funders:	Australian Government, Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Date Deposited:	28 Aug 2023 06:06
FoR Codes:	39 EDUCATION > 3999 Other Education > 399999 Other education not elsewhere classified @ 100%
SEO Codes:	16 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 1699 Other education and training > 169999 Other education and training not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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