Osaka University in Japan recently surveyed 83 of its science and technology postdocs and found that more than 60% no longer wanted to be postdocs. More than 85% felt insecure about their careers. Why are so many PhD recipients at Osaka concerned about their future? In the early 1990s, the Japanese government attempted to strengthen the country's graduate schools. As a result, the number of PhDs awarded each year increased from 8,968 in 1996 to 15,966 in 2004. However, many PhD recipients fail to get permanent jobs.
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