Problems of Specialized Human Resources Educational and Occupational Challenges Narrated by The Ph.D. Graduated

The aim of this research was to identify the challenges faced by the PhD graduates, specifically in the areas of work and occupation, as well as the related problems of their education, research, possibilities, and expectations during and after university study. The theoretical approach in this research was Mertonian, and the statistical population consisted of those who graduated from 16 superior universities in Iran between 2014to2019. They were 16069 out of which 12434 were available through email and received our e-questionnaire. One of the important findings of this survey was that at the job market level the universities were the bigger consumer of PhD holders, employing them more than other sectors such as economic, industry and services. Moreover, female graduates in compare to male had fewer opportunities for employment (54% versus 79%). The respondents complained about salary and job privileges and expressed their inclination to immigrate to other countries (more than 70%).