I don't believe my situation is rare: this position was considerably easier to attain than a faculty position.
Stability is better and worse. It is better in terms of resources (I don't have to apply for grants, I can get summer students, and not for grad student descent! ) but it certainly has less job security than tenure.
I don't believe my situation is rare: this position was considerably easier to attain than a faculty position.
Stability is better and worse. It is better in terms of resources (I don't have to apply for grants, I can get summer students, and not for grad student descent! ) but it certainly has less job security than tenure.