Questions tagged [postdocs]
Regarding Post-Doctoral appointments, duties and job-hunt.
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Cover letter and research interest
In postdoctoral application cover letter, is it okay to write, "My research interests are perfectly aligned with Professor X," even though the same professor did not reply when I mailed, ...
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Is it worth telling a PhD about his manuscript typos and mathematical mistakes once already published?
In the scope of the first weeks of a postdoctoral position in a company where one has the task to read a thesis manuscript written in this same company, suppose that one finds typographical mistakes (...
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Second round of applications at CERN
I have applied for a CERN postdoc theory fellowship. After the 21st, I got no response (unlike many other places, CERN sends an email even in case of rejecting the application) and decided to ask a ...
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Reserve list for a postdoc position
I've recently interviewed for a postdoc position and the day after the interview I was notified that I was first on the reserve list. I am just wondering if there are anyone out here has any ...
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My name was published on abstract but my name was not published on the final manuscript?
Can I send a letter to the editor and get my name published on the paper if my name was published on the abstract but not the final accepted manuscript. How should I best handle this sensitive ...
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"Password" on Job Application as a Part of the Address
I am applying for a postdoc position, and on the advertisement page, there is the address in case you want to send it via post, followed by an email address for sending it via email (as a single PDF ...
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How to transfer from USA to Austria as postdoc? [closed]
Are there any funding opportunities (fellowships) worth looking for?
Thanks for all the tips
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Can Postdocs in Germany Have Second Job?
I am an international (non-EU) graduating from a US university. I am considering a postdoc in Germany. As I have a family, I'd need to make some additional money. Is working outside of the university ...
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Why some universities prefer to hire people with only one postdoc?
I am currently doing my first postdoc in mathematics and I noticed that when it comes to hiring for tenure-track assistant professor positions, some universities prefer to hire people with a single ...
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How do I support my advisor on his most busy weeks?
I'm a postdoc at a US university and I have a truly wonderful research advisor. Sometimes, during our regular meetings, I find out that things are particularly tough for my advisor this week. The ...
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Would it be ok to mention in the post-doctoral application that my co-author is also applying for one of the two positions?
I have been applying for some post-doctoral position in mathematics. Recently, I have came across two post-doctoral positions in the same department and in same research projects. On similar areas, I ...
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Extending the PhD Project into Post-Doc
I am an early career researcher about to finish my PhD in six months or so. My area ispolitical science, and I study a very interesting conjunction of a few research areas. I found a good post-doc ...
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Appropriate Timing for Follow-Up After Positive Initial Response from Prospective Postdoc Advisor (Math) [duplicate]
I am a final year Ph.D. student in a US math department and I am in the process of applying for Postdoc positions.
After applying for a Postdoc position at a top 40 school, I emailed a professor I am ...
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Considerations for applying to postdoc positions and contacting faculty
I am applying for postdoc positions using the Mathjob website. I've noticed that some universities inquire if I've been in contact with faculty members in their departments. I applied for several of ...
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Is it mandatory to give four references in post-doctoral positions?
I have just started applying for a few postdoctoral positions in mathematics. Sometimes through a particular university portal and sometimes through the job portal mathjobs.
But the problem is that ...
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Can productivity out weigh a bad reference and or relationship with a postdoc advisor? What to do when a relationship sours?
I wanted to do a pivot and go in a different direction due to interest and better funding prospects down the road IMHO by going more translational. I was the first grad student and covid hampered ...
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How to postpone the response for informal offer?
Hello Academia StackExchange society
I just had an informal offer from lab A, which is a very happy thing.
At the same day, I also had another mail from lab B, asking me to do a Zoom as a prior ...
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Disadvantage of having only accepted papers but no published papers while applying for a postdoc position
Is there any disadvantage of having only accepted papers but no published papers while applying for a postdoc position? All my papers are in arxiv, where the names of journals where my papers will ...
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If I reject a postdoc job offer, should I tell them where I will finally go for postdoc?
If I reject a postdoc offer, should I inform the PI where I declined the offer about the institution and PI I will eventually work with? Academia is a very small world, and there's a good chance we ...
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EU recognition of US postdoc without PhD
I originally got an MD from an EU country, and I'm currently working in the US as a postdoc (doing research only, not clinical work). I was lucky to get this postdoc position without the need for a ...
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Does it look negative for a young assistant professor from a low tier university to apply for a postdoc at other (possibly higher tier) university?
Post completion of my PhD in 2020 I spent one year finishing pending publications, teaching as a part-timer, and applying for some jobs. Then, I had to return to my home country, where I immediately ...
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TVL Stufe in Germany based on previous degree
I hold two bachelors degree and after that went straight to finish a PhD degree. I have recently landed as a postdoc in a German university in the region Rhineland-Palatinate.
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How do I choose a post doc position? [closed]
I am confused about choosing a postdoc position. Recently, I have got postdoc positions from 2 labs. The following are the situations:
1st Offer: 1-year position (further extendable) at the University ...
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How specific to be in postdoc research statements?
I am a PhD student in a theoretical physics, preparing to apply for postdocs. Although some applications have more guidance for research statements, many simply say to include a "research ...
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Including funding calls in my research plan
I'm currently a postdoctoral fellow applying for an assistant professor job in Europe. The application requires me to include funding options in my research plan. The job is for five years and tenure ...
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Asking for details of an accepted grant
I recently started a job as a postdoc in a University with a professor that received a large grant, the most prestigious in the continent. We had a match of interest between my later publications and ...
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C+ in a core Master's class years ago. Will postdocs and/or employers mind it at all?
I graduated with a Master's in Experimental psychology in 2020 with a C+ in research methods (core course and it actually counted even though other programs normally don't do that). Reason my grade ...
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Can administrative work benefit a PostDoc?
Imagine a relatively new Postdoc. She joined a new group (3-5 PhDs, 1 Prof.) and due to 'special circumstances' (Prof. too busy and mostly unavailable) is now responsible for all the PhD and Master/...
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Are part-time postdocs in Austria expected to work full time?
I am considering applying for a post-doc in the humanities at an Austrian university. The position is advertised as a "Postdoc University Assistant position (50%, 20 hrs., "...
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Phd supervisor enrolling new phd to further develop my material without telling me
I am doing a Ph.D. in chemistry/material science in Sweden and during my first two years I developed a novel material that has great potential for commicialization for medical applications.
My ...
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PhD Advisor Slander to Postdoc PI
I recently, successfully defended my dissertation (2 months ago) and have been working as a postdoc in one of my committee member's lab since then.
My PhD advisor is a malicious person who enjoys ...
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When do I start looking for post Ph.D jobs?
I know I made a decent number of posts, but this particular will actually be the last one I'm going to make for a while. For those who didn't see, I'm a fourth year Ph.D student in an Experimental ...
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Choosing Between Postdoc Offers: Prestigious Institution vs. Favorable Conditions?
I'm faced with a choice between two postdoc positions and would appreciate some advice:
Option A: Top 5 World University
Project: Aligned with my expertise and research interests.
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When and how to make the jump to Assistant Prof
I find myself in a complicated situation. I am about to finish a 3 year Postdoc, and have been applying to other postdoc and professorship positions. However I have not been lucky so far, without even ...
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How to deal with a toxic PI?
I started my postdoc almost two years ago on a very interdisciplinary subject. Our team includes me, a phd student, a senior postdoc and the PI. The arrangement of our team is somehow unique. I and ...
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Extension suggested and later reconsidered
My postdoc contract was near its end, and I asked briefly my manager earlier this year if the chances of extension are high, they said no, so I started looking for jobs with a new mindset, without ...
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Should I ask for reference letters when soliciting applications for a postdoc?
The norm in my field is for every job advert to require 3 letters of reference.
From my point of view, this is a massive waste of effort.
I am going to put out my first ad for a postdoc, and I am ...
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Leaving postdoc after 6 months (or less)?
I just started a postdoc position at a prestigious institute in the US. I am one month in and the contract is for 1 year with a possibility of renewal (the project I work on received a 3-year grant). ...
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Is it legal/ethical to go to a postdoc interview even after signing another contract?
I have already signed an agreement for a postdoctoral contract. Now I got an interview call after getting the first contract, which I have signed to join. Can I appear for that interview? Is it ...
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Postdoc Salary in Italy compared to Germany?
I am applying for my first postdoc position. How do postdoc salaries in Italy compare with those in Germany? What about the average cost of living for both the countries? Particularly if I compare ...
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Postdoc or permanent position
I am finishing my PhD soon and am working on computational chemistry within biomolecules.
On the one hand, I would love to go for a postdoc: to learn something and also earn a bigger penny. On the ...
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Verbal Postdoc Offer can be trusted?
How much a postdoctoral offer by email can be trusted? Did you face any issues for example bluffing or changing the mind of PI at the last moment ? Is it likely to happen ? Please share your ...
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How early can I submit a postdoc application in the course of my Ph.D.?
I am a finishing CS Ph.D. student (5 months to go). I applied to postdocs positions and I feel like it is a bit early to do so. What would the process resemble in this case?
Do they wait for your ...
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When to contact the faculty after a postdoc interview [duplicate]
I recently had a postdoc interview in which the professor said would contact me by next week. Later on, I got an email from the professor saying recommendation letters would be requested from my ...
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Follow-up mail after initial interview for a postdoc position [duplicate]
I had a zoom meeting with my possible future boss about a postdoc position, and I thought it was quit good. After the meeting, we exchanged a few mails, but after that, the responses halted.
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Physics PhD Student -- Is a 7 year PhD going to hurt my career prospects in academia?
I'm a physics PhD student at a top-tier university in the US and am about to start my 4th year. The norm in my group is to finish your PhD in 6 years. However, I'm not sure if I can meet that target ...
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What's a reasonable STEM postdoc salary at Paris-Saclay university?
The year is 2023 and I'm applying for a postdoc at Paris Saclay university, and I wonder how should I adjust my expectations. I don't want to appear overpriced, but also I don't want to just scrape by....
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Why do people do a postdoc, rather than getting another PhD?
Genuinely curious! From my perspective the postdocs have even less freedom than I do (I work in a national lab, where although I'm a PhD student my experience sadly is more like an employee). I know ...
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Switching postdoctoral advisors within the same university
I am a math postdoc at a university in the western hemisphere. Within a very short span of time, relations with my mentor have turned sour, and our relations have become increasingly acrimonious. My ...
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Applying to a tenure track job at the same school two years in a row
I am a postdoc in (applied) math. I have completed one year and have two years left on my contract. I want to stay in academia, so I'm trying to decide whether to apply for tenure track jobs this year....
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