Table 1.
Distribution of scientists by age, professional rank and scientific area
| Biology and Biomedicine (%) | Materials Science (%) | Natural Resources (%) | Total (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | ||||
| ≤44 years | 112 (28.9) | 105 (32.1) | 115 (33.0) | 332 (31.2) |
| 45–54 years | 173 (44.6) | 113 (34.6) | 132 (37.8) | 418 (39.3) |
| ≥55 years | 103 (26.5) | 109 (33.3) | 102 (29.2) | 314 (29.5) |
| Total | 388(100) | 327 (100) | 349 (100) | 1,064 (100) |
| Professional rank | ||||
| Tenured Scientist | 188 (48.4) | 164 (50.1) | 206 (59.0) | 558 (52.4) |
| Research Scientist | 105 (27.1) | 80 (24.5) | 84 (24.1) | 269 (25.3) |
| Research Professor | 95 (24.5) | 83 (25.4) | 59 (16.9) | 237 (22.3) |
| Total | 388 (100) | 327 (100) | 349 (100) | 1,064 (100) |