{"id":8067,"date":"2020-08-19T10:12:40","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T10:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/?p=8067"},"modified":"2020-12-04T11:00:50","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T11:00:50","slug":"kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Kolabtree Freelance Scientists Survey 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69f298cc11365\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69f298cc11365\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/#Who_took_the_survey\" title=\"Who took the survey?\">Who took the survey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/#49_of_respondents_had_earned_doctoral_degrees\" title=\"49% of respondents had earned doctoral degrees\">49% of respondents had earned doctoral degrees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/#Results_at_a_glance\" title=\"Results at a glance\">Results at a glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/#79_of_respondents_said_working_independently_was_a_choice\" title=\"79% of respondents said working independently was a choice\">79% of respondents said working independently was a choice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/#73_of_scientists_said_that_they_turn_to_freelancing_to_have_the_ability_to_work_across_geographical_boundaries\" title=\"73% of scientists said that they turn to freelancing to have the ability to work across geographical boundaries\">73% of scientists said that they turn to freelancing to have the ability to work across geographical boundaries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/#Flexibility_and_control_remain_top_reasons_to_choose_independent_work\" title=\"Flexibility and control remain top reasons to choose independent work\">Flexibility and control remain top reasons to choose independent work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/#56_of_respondents_were_optimistic_about_the_future_of_freelancing_for_scientists\" title=\"56% of respondents were optimistic about the future of freelancing for scientists\">56% of respondents were optimistic about the future of freelancing for scientists<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/#Main_challenges_of_independent_work\" title=\"Main challenges of independent work\">Main challenges of independent work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/#Additional_findings\" title=\"Additional findings\">Additional findings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/#Reported_level_of_income\" title=\"Reported level of income\">Reported level of income<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/#Proportion_of_income_earned_from_independent_work\" title=\"Proportion of income earned from independent work\">Proportion of income earned from independent work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/#Reported_level_of_thriving\" title=\"Reported level of thriving\">Reported level of thriving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/#Conclusions\" title=\"Conclusions\">Conclusions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/#About_the_research\" title=\"About the research\">About the research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/#Impact_of_COVID-19\" title=\"Impact of COVID-19\">Impact of COVID-19<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/kolabtree-freelance-scientists-survey-2020\/#Celebrating_Scientists_and_Researchers_Worldwide_ThankYouScientists\" title=\"Celebrating Scientists and Researchers Worldwide: #ThankYouScientists\">Celebrating Scientists and Researchers Worldwide: #ThankYouScientists<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Kolabtree, in collaboration with an international social science <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/ensuring-reproducibility-in-ai-driven-research-how-freelance-experts-can-help-in-biotech-and-healthcare\/\">research<\/a> team (details below),\u00a0aimed to explore how independent scientists experience their work. The study measures the satisfaction levels, challenges and level of optimism held by scientists about the future of freelancing, while also investigating the role of socio-economic factors.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Research team:<\/strong><br \/>\nBrianna Caza, University of Manitoba and University of North Carolina at Greensboro<br \/>\nErin Reid, McMaster University<br \/>\nSue Ashford, University of Michigan<br \/>\nSteve Granger, University of Calgary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The key findings from the survey are summarized in the infographic below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FREELANCE-SCIENTISTS-SURVEY-2020-1024x592@2x.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8237 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FREELANCE-SCIENTISTS-SURVEY-2020.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"6120\" height=\"3540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FREELANCE-SCIENTISTS-SURVEY-2020.png 6120w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FREELANCE-SCIENTISTS-SURVEY-2020-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FREELANCE-SCIENTISTS-SURVEY-2020-1024x592.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FREELANCE-SCIENTISTS-SURVEY-2020-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FREELANCE-SCIENTISTS-SURVEY-2020-1536x888.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FREELANCE-SCIENTISTS-SURVEY-2020-2048x1185.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FREELANCE-SCIENTISTS-SURVEY-2020-1080x625.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FREELANCE-SCIENTISTS-SURVEY-2020-300x174@2x.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FREELANCE-SCIENTISTS-SURVEY-2020-1536x888@2x.png 3072w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FREELANCE-SCIENTISTS-SURVEY-2020-2048x1185@2x.png 4096w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FREELANCE-SCIENTISTS-SURVEY-2020-1080x625@2x.png 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6120px) 100vw, 6120px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_took_the_survey\"><\/span>Who took the survey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Approximately 542 individuals who worked through Kolabtree fully completed an online survey<br \/>\nthat asked about their experiences of their work. Of the 542, 478 reported that they were<br \/>\ncurrently actively engaging in independent scientist work, and completed the entire survey. Respondents had been working independently for an average of 4.52 years.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"49_of_respondents_had_earned_doctoral_degrees\"><\/span>49% of respondents had earned doctoral degrees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kolabtree respondents were highly educated, and worked in a variety of industries<br \/>\nincluding pharmaceuticals, food science, medical science, biology, and psychology.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>71% percent had at least some graduate training<\/li>\n<li>49% had earned doctoral degrees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Approximately 54% took on gig work only in their area of specialization, 4%<br \/>\ncompleted gig work outside their area of specialization, and 42% said their<br \/>\nindependent work was a mix of gigs both inside and outside of their specialization.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8241 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-2-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-2-510x382.png 510w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-2-300x225@2x.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-2-510x382@2x.png 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #19232d; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;\">51.4% of respondents sourced the majority of their independent work through Kolabtree<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8240 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-1-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-1-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-1-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-1-1-510x382.png 510w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-1-1-300x225@2x.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-1-1-510x382@2x.png 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results_at_a_glance\"><\/span>Results at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"79_of_respondents_said_working_independently_was_a_choice\"><\/span>79% of respondents said working independently was a choice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The majority of independent scientists said that they freelance or consult out of choice. Kolabtree respondents worked in a variety of industries including pharmaceuticals, food science, medical science, biology, and psychology.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"73_of_scientists_said_that_they_turn_to_freelancing_to_have_the_ability_to_work_across_geographical_boundaries\"><\/span>73% of scientists said that they turn to freelancing to have the ability to work across geographical boundaries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The majority of scientists cited freedom to work across geographical boundaries as a prime reason for their reason to freelance. Experts were distributed across the globe, but the majority were from North America and Europe.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8238 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-510x382.png 510w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-300x225@2x.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Brianna-Survey-510x382@2x.png 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flexibility_and_control_remain_top_reasons_to_choose_independent_work\"><\/span>Flexibility and control remain top reasons to choose independent work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, most scientists cited flexibility and freedom to choose their projects when asked about the major benefits of independent work. Issues of discretion and control seemed to be the primary motivating factors.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>90% of respondents rated greater flexibility as highly important<\/li>\n<li>85% felt the ability to choose which projects they worked on was also<br \/>\nimportant to their decision to work independently<\/li>\n<li>58% said that control over one&#8217;s income was an important factor driving their willingness to engage in independent work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"56_of_respondents_were_optimistic_about_the_future_of_freelancing_for_scientists\"><\/span>56% of respondents were optimistic about the future of freelancing for scientists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When asked how optimistic they feel about the future of freelancing for scientists, slightly more<br \/>\nthan half indicated that they were with 56% of respondents assessing their optimism as a 4 or 5<br \/>\non 5-point scale. Approximately 27%\u00a0 of the gig workers reported that they planned to make the switch from a traditional career to full-time freelance work, while 12.3%\u00a0 did not, and 21% were unsure if they would make the switch.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_challenges_of_independent_work\"><\/span>Main challenges of independent work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The two major challenges faced by the majority of independent scientists were career path uncertainty and financial instability. This was closely followed by intellectual loneliness. The extent to which workers felt this challenges is associated with less work meaningfulness and less thriving.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals who reported higher levels of cognitive flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity perceived these challenges to a lesser extent. This suggests that developing these individual level attributes are likely important for independent workers\u2019 ability to handle the stressors of independent work.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_findings\"><\/span>Additional findings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reported_level_of_income\"><\/span>Reported level of income<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>37% of respondents earned between <span class=\"xn-money\">$35,000<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<span class=\"xn-money\">$100,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li>35% earned than <span class=\"xn-money\">$20,000<\/span> per year<\/li>\n<li>16% earned <span class=\"xn-money\">$20,000<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<span class=\"xn-money\">$34,999<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00a08% earned over <span class=\"xn-money\">$100,000<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Approximately 17% of respondents said that they earned more in their freelance work than they had previously in a traditional role, 12% earned about the same, 39% earned less than they did in a traditional role.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proportion_of_income_earned_from_independent_work\"><\/span><strong>Proportion of income earned from independent work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>27% workers reported that the earned all of their income from independent work<\/li>\n<li>An additional 273 (50%) reported earning some of their income from independent work<\/li>\n<li>22% did not report the percentage of income earned from independent work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reported_level_of_thriving\"><\/span>Reported level of thriving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally speaking, the majority of the sample seemed to be doing quite well. In fact, the sample<br \/>\nas a whole indicated that they were thriving, demonstrating high levels of both perceived vitality<br \/>\nand learning at work.<\/p>\n<p>Also surprisingly,income did not seem to impact reported level of thriving. In fact, the 167 respondents who<br \/>\nreported earning less than $20,000 a year reported almost the exact same level of thriving (emotional stability, level of energy) as did those making over $150,000 a year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusions\"><\/span>Conclusions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overall, we found that the independent scientists in our sample were doing quite well, had<br \/>\nchosen this style of working, were optimistic about the future and felt that they were thriving.<br \/>\nHowever, our survey also revealed that scientists experience the lack of career security,<br \/>\nfinancially predictability and intellectual loneliness as challenging. Their experience of these<br \/>\nchallenges is shaped by psychological factors, such as their levels of cognitive flexibility and<br \/>\ntolerance for ambiguity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_research\"><\/span>About the research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These findings are from the initial part of a longer research study being conducted by Brianna&#8217;s team. The research group is continuing to study the challenges that independent scientists face, and the factors (socioeconomic, job characteristics, individual characteristics) that impact their experience, and their responses to these challenges. The study will also aim to better understand what individual practices help<br \/>\nto mitigate the effects of independent work challenges on worker outcomes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_COVID-19\"><\/span>Impact of COVID-19<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Subsequent results will explore the impact of the pandemic on remote\/independent working for scientists and researchers. Of this research, Brianna says the team&#8217;s interest is in &#8220;identifying the psychological, behavioral, and social factors that help independent scientists to bounce back from setbacks and thrive amidst the challenges of independent work.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celebrating_Scientists_and_Researchers_Worldwide_ThankYouScientists\"><\/span>Celebrating Scientists and Researchers Worldwide: #ThankYouScientists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Celebrating Scientists &amp; Researchers Worldwide: Kolabtree\" width=\"702\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JgP6NjymqWE?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.kolabtree.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Kolabtree currently comprises over 15,000 freelance scientists across 175 countries. We&#8217;ve helped businesses across industries such as food, healthcare, medical device, academia and technology access experts on demand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to stay updated? Subscribe to Kolabtree&#8217;s newsletter updates <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/g_AqGf\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kolabtree, in collaboration with an international social science research team (details below),\u00a0aimed to explore how independent scientists experience their work. The study measures the satisfaction levels, challenges and level of optimism held by scientists about the future of freelancing, while also investigating the role of socio-economic factors. 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