Dear all, long time reader, first time writer. I have felt compelled to register on this forum to lend my thoughts on this matter. As a seasoned academic at an RG university I dare say I find the situation alarming for early career researchers. I agree with the plan put forward above by LiteraryTheorist and Dunham and I shall pass this thread on to colleagues. It is slightly disappointing that the concerns of new academics are so easily dismissed by staff already in post. This may not be intentional, however the net effect appears to be very negative. Something can be done if one but tries.