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Panel 14 – chemistry
W: DCE has to fight hard for an increase of temporary researchers, be it
Ph.d. students or post.docs., to change and improve the current ratio
no-permanent vs. permanent researchers. DCE will have to self-evaluate
and reverse the conditions that have led to this decrease of such
ratio. Also, as weakness, the not so clear internal organization and
strategy of research, that leads to not exploring apparently important
cooperation, namely with sections of the Chemistry Department.
O: The fact that the DCE has recognized know-how in areas that are
relevant for Sweden and for the Region should be seen as an opportunity
to attract financing and good researchers, at least national
researchers. The indicators given by the reported plans for future
research show that staff is aware of the requirements for complementary
multi-disciplinary efforts, which in itself represents a strength
and will promote opportunities. DCE will have to invest in improving
internal organization in order to maximize synergies with close and
complementary areas. As example, there are opportunities in joining
environment with health and product engineering projects, or interfacing
more strongly with biotechnology, that are not yet (seem not to
be) explored.
T: There will be a threat of slowing research activity if conditions for
attracting young researchers are not improved.
3.4 Recommendations
More thoughts should be given to pursuing areas of research relating to
sustainable developments and educating scientists for Swedish industry in
general.
DCE should be vigilant about internal structure.
Mutual efforts between DCE and the Chemistry Department should be
made to improve links and cooperation in the several interface areas of
their activity.
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