Wildlife scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta has called for “people-first” investment in education following her own struggle to find a role.
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Dr Vanessa Pirotta is a highly regarded wildlife scientist working to prevent the illegal trafficking of Australian animals. She has won multiple research and science communication accolades, hosted the prime minister’s science awards, and led international research projects.
But she still can’t get a job as a full-time academic.
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Original URL: https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/disposable-phds-and-brain-drain-scientist-calls-for-uni-rethink-20250917-p5mvuw
