Feb 19, 2011

24.02.2011: R&D specialists are in demand

Feb 19, 2011



In the European high-tech industry there is above all a shortage of specialists with academic and technical skills for product development and R&D. 86% of companies in the microtechnology, nanotechnology and advanced materials industry who feel the skills shortage are looking for people with such skills. But the shortage also affects areas like project management, production and sales.

Source: IVAM Survey January 2011

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