One in five Australian scientists planning to leave the profession, survey shows

Survey reveals 17% gender pay gap and strain on industry at a time when it has been at the forefront of responding to coronavirus

Nearly one in five scientists in Australia are planning to leave the profession permanently, according to a new survey, which also reveals a 17% gender pay gap among those who responded.

The survey, based on answers from 1,464 scientists, provides an insight into challenges in the science workforce at a time when it has been at the forefront of responding to Covid-19 but has also come under intense strain.