Definition of «postdoc»

Postdoc is short for postdoctoral position or postdoctoral fellowship, which refers to a research or academic position a person takes up after completing their doctoral degree. It is an opportunity to further specialize in a specific field of study, gain more research experience, and collaborate with established researchers.

Phrases with «postdoc»

postdoc position
former postdoc
many postdocs
postdoc community
postdoc experience
postdoc researcher
postdoc someone
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Sentences with «postdoc»

In fact, due to government cuts, positions for postdocs in academia are now fewer than they have been in the past. (sciencemag.org)
Nor, based on the reasoning in the decision, does it appear to affect the right of postdocs at other universities to organize. (sciencemag.org)
We embarked on a comprehensive survey as a first major initiative toward becoming an organization that could represent and address the needs of postdocs in our division. (sciencemag.org)
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