For Research Institutions

The competition for top talent is intensifying

The institutions that thrive are those that build visibility and attract exceptional researchers proactively—before the next position opens.

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Competition is rising.
Are you keeping pace?

Research institutions face mounting pressure. More organizations competing for exceptional candidates, and increasing difficulty in building world-class teams.

Global talent mobility

Top researchers are highly mobile and actively sought by institutions worldwide.

Rising competition

More institutions fighting for the same top candidates means visibility is everything.

Passive approaches fail

Organizations still waiting for applications are losing ground to proactive competitors.

The talent attraction framework

A strategic approach to building visibility and attracting exceptional researchers.

1
Plan

Define strategy

Align recruitment with research priorities and institutional objectives.

2
Position

Build visibility

Showcase research strengths, people, and purpose to attract top talent.

3
Attract

Capture interest

Engage researchers before they start actively searching.

4
Nurture

Build relationships

Maintain engagement until your positions open.

5
Convert

Drive applications

Convert interested candidates into quality applications.

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What leaders say

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Academic Positions helped us attract exactly the kind of candidates we were looking for—researchers who understood our interdisciplinary approach.
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Dr. Maria Lindqvist
Graduate School Director
Uppsala University
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What sets them apart is the quality of engagement. It's not about flooding us with applications, but connecting us with genuinely interested candidates.
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Prof. Thomas Weber
PhD Programme Coordinator
ETH Zürich
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