Without funding, you don't have any technology, or the specialist trained staff to support world-leading imaging-based scientific discovery.
Budgets, Bottom Lines, Careers
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Meeting budget is number one target of all. It shows the users are using you.
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What's most important is the bottom line - is the money. However, obviously to make sure that we keep making money we need to make sure that our technology is right in our area, that we can support the lines to make that money. So we're kind of an investment in making sure we keep making money.
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The career structures for technology platform scientists are often seen as being difficult and far too many of them end up on soft money when in fact if they’re a core central component of a large research institute or establishment they really should be on core funding and secure funding.
Building the Bioeconomy
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Not only are [imaging scientists] essential to the day-to-day running of facilities and shared equipment, but they also provide a clear source of in-house expertise and training. It is vital for progress in the bioimaging field that these staff … are able to train others in these technologies … and have a clear career path, including recognition, reward and retention within the field.
BBSCR Strategic Review
Did you know?
Where does funding for Imaging Scientists come from and how does it change during their career?
It’s common and expected that in the first 5 years of a scientific career, PhD and MSc students and other trainees will be supported by external grants, and this is what we observe for imaging scientists. However, >50% of Imaging Scientists are still supported by grants 15 years or more after the publication of their first paper. These senior, highly trained staff are continuing to make scientific contributions but are on short-term contracts.
< 5 years
5-15 years
>15 years
