Post-Graduate or Career

You are on this page because you are interested in pursuing a post-doctoral, commonly known as a "post-doc," or are thinking of entering the workforce, whether it be academia or industry.

A post-doc is a temporary position (1-3 yrs) where a PhD graduate continues their research training and in some cases also has a temporary academic appointment. A post-doc is another stepping stone in the academic journey. Pursuing a post-doc is not required in all fields, but it has become increasingly more common as the amount of available faculty positions has decreased.

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  What is a Postdoc? | Academic Positions

  How to find a postdoc that is right for you | Science

  Finding a Good Postdoc: Tips & Resources | MIT Career Advising & Professional Development

  Where to find a Postdoc position?

  In the current landscape of social media, it is common to find postdoctoral opportunities advertised on platforms such as Blue Sky or LinkedIn. Additionally, an important aspect of the professional landscape is that effective networking can often lead to hearing about postdoctoral positions through personal connections or word of mouth. Nonetheless here are some places you can also search for positions:

  National Postdoctoral Association

  postdocjobs.com

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  Acadmic Position Finders

  Academic Positions

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