Working remotely in small teams, ditching 9-5 and focusing on collaboration has been changing the lives of people in business for years now. Why not in academia?
The most brilliant minds in the world right now are obliged to change country, and even continent every 2 years leaving family and friends behind. Leaving like a nomad, without choosing that lifestyle yourself has a significant impact on post doc lives, especially for women. The most intelligent people in our world are no strangers to depression, loneliness and addictions.
Seeing a remote Postdoctoral fellowship position opening makes so much sense. It might even make scientists less grumpy…