@article{d36d5bd3b128462f93416c793baa8d3d,
title = "Trials and tribulations of an early career academic pathway after returning to Australia: reflections from an early career investigator",
author = "Amy Li",
note = "Funding Information: Returning to research after maternity (and paternity) leave is always a hurdle, so having a plan is essential (Rimmer 2018). Sometimes this comes in the form of a soft transition; working part-time for the first weeks or going back full-time but working several days a week from home. Grant writing and paper writing, for example, can be done from home and the direct supervisor can be instrumental in having a back to work plan into place. Some universities provide Career Advancement Funds to support, re-establish and advance research careers for mothers after extended absence as one might miss out on grant cycles. In addition to workplace challenges, it is always important to consider childcare options before taking maternity leave. Childcare is an essential part of a return to work plan and is notoriously challenging to achieve (Rimmer 2018). For the lucky few, some academic institutions have a process in place in which institutional childcare solutions are a part of the back to work plan.",
year = "2019",
month = apr,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1007/s12551-019-00507-4",
language = "English",
volume = "11",
pages = "131--134",
journal = "Biophysical Reviews",
issn = "1867-2450",
publisher = "Springer Verlag",
number = "2",
}