academia
//ˌækəˈdiːmiə//
Noun
1
The environment or community concerned with the pursuit of research, education, and scholarship, especially at universities and colleges.
After completing her PhD, she decided to pursue a career in academia.
2
The academic world or life; the collective body of scholars, professors, and students engaged in higher education and research.
After graduating, she decided to pursue a career in academia rather than industry.