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Authors:
(1) A.Abbott, (2) N.Priest, (3) C.Tamponnet, (4) C.Davids, (5) N.Kovats.
Full affiliations:
(1) Westlakes Research Institute, Moor Row, Cumbria, CA24 3JY, UK
(2) Middlesex University, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 4SF, UK
(3) Institute of Radioprotection and Nuclear Safety, CE Cadarache, St Paul lez Durance, F-13108, France
(4) Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority, Polar Environmental Centre, Tromsø, N-9296, Norway
(5) University of Veszprem, Veszprem 158, H-8201, Hungary
Abstract:
This paper will describe the findings of a survey of European stakeholders that was undertaken to identify the nature and level of scientific competences needed for future University-trained postgraduates in the broad field of radiological protection. For the purpose of the study, considerations of radiological protection to both man and the environment have been explored. The study forms part of an EU programme, EURAC/ F160-CT-2003-508839, and will help inform recommendations for actions / initiate actions to be taken within the EU to help meet the postgraduate education needs identified.
The views of a wide range of European stakeholders, including government authorities, industry, the research community and professional bodies, were canvassed using an e-mail questionnaire in conjunction with consultations through personal contact. Data was obtained from these on employment, training and research needs, in radiological protection.
Early results indicate a sizeable future demand for personnel trained to Masters-level and beyond in radiochemistry, radioecology and radiation dosimetry. Over 75% of employers expressed some difficulty in recruiting appropriately trained individuals. Specific skills’ gaps over the next 5 and 10 years have been identified. These will be discussed.
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