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January 7, 2010

Pitt ranks high in survey of life scientists

Pitt ranked No. 12 among U.S. institutions in the 2009 Best Places to Work in Academia survey published in The Scientist, a journal devoted to life sciences.

Rankings were determined via a web-based survey in which life scientists were asked to assess their work environments in eight areas: job satisfaction; peers; infrastructure and environment; research resources; pay; management and policies; teaching and mentoring, and tenure and promotion. Pitt ranked highest in research resources and job satisfaction.

With 2,000 full-time life sciences researchers and more than 25,000 papers published in the life sciences, Pitt is one of the largest of the top 15 institutions in the survey and among the top recipients of federal funding.

“The federal funding does provide Pitt with a rich research environment, but the reason people are so happy here is much more than that,” said Joan Lakoski, associate vice chancellor for academic career development, Health Sciences. “The mentoring and support we offer one another allow for personal and career growth.” She noted the Health Sciences’ comprehensive approach to career development: offering programs and services that address opportunities for those pursuing lifelong academic careers.

Filed under: Feature,Volume 42 Issue 9

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