Postdoctoral researcher
| thumb = right | label1 = Life sciences | value1 = 65 | color1 = Green | label2 = Physical sciences | value2 = 13 | color2 = Purple | label3 = Engineering | value3 = 11 | color3 = Blue | label4 = Math and computer sciences | value4 = 3 | color4 = White | label5 = Geosciences | value5 = 3 | color5 = Orange | label6 = Psychology, social sciences and others | value6 = 5 | color6 = Red }}A postdoctoral fellow, postdoctoral researcher, or simply postdoc, is a person professionally conducting research after the completion of their doctoral studies (typically a PhD). Postdocs most commonly, but not always, have a temporary academic appointment, sometimes in preparation for an academic faculty position. According to data from the US National Science Foundation, the number of holders of PhD in biological sciences who end up in tenure track has consistently dropped from over 50% in 1973 to less than 20% in 2006. They continue their studies or carry out research and further increase expertise in a specialist subject, including integrating a team and acquiring novel skills and research methods. Postdoctoral research is often considered essential while advancing the scholarly mission of the host institution; it is expected to produce relevant publications in peer-reviewed academic journals or conferences. In some countries, postdoctoral research may lead to further formal qualifications or certification, while in other countries, it does not.
Postdoctoral research may be funded through an appointment with a salary or an appointment with a stipend or sponsorship award. Appointments for such a research position may be called postdoctoral research fellow, postdoctoral research associate, or postdoctoral research assistant. Postdoctoral researchers typically work under the supervision of a principal investigator. In many English-speaking countries, postdoctoral researchers are colloquially referred to as "postdocs". Provided by Wikipedia
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101by Banister, Raymond B., Schwarz, Melbert T., Fine, Maoz, Ritchie, Kim B., Muller, Erinn M.Contributors: “...Mote Postdoctoral Fellowship...”
Published in Microbial Ecology (2021)
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102by Štrok, Marko, Baya, Pascale Anabelle, Dietrich, Dörthe, Dimock, Brian, Hintelmann, HolgerContributors: “...Ontario Postdoctoral Fellowship Program...”
Published in Science of The Total Environment (2019)
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103by Ganga, R., Tibbetts, S.M., Wall, C.L., Plouffe, D.A., Bryenton, M.D., Peters, A.R., Runighan, C.D., Buchanan, J.T., Lall, S.P.Contributors: “...Innovation PEI through the Postdoctoral Fellowship...”
Published in Aquaculture (2015)
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104Contributors: “...China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2015M581174)...”
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105Contributors: “...China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2015M581174)...”
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106Contributors: “...China Postdoctoral Science Foundation...”
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107by Lønborg, Christian, Yokokawa, Taichi, Herndl, Gerhard J., Antón Álvarez-Salgado, XoséContributors: “...Postdoctoral fellowship from the Carlsberg Foundation...”
Published in Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers (2015)
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108Contributors: “...Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China...”
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109by Zhang, Yu, Zhu, Tingting, Zhang, Shengkai, Li, FeiContributors: “...China Postdoctoral Science Foundation...”
Published in IGARSS 2023 - 2023 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (2023)
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110by Li, Futian, Xu, Jiekai, Beardall, John, Gao, KunshanContributors: “...China Postdoctoral Science Foundation...”
Published in ICES Journal of Marine Science (2021)
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111by Wang, Peng, van Ruijven, Jasper, Heijmans, Monique M.P.D., Berendse, Frank, Maksimov, Ayal, Maximov, Trofim, Mommer, LiesjeContributors: “...China Postdoctoral Science Foundation...”
Published in Pedobiologia (2017)
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112by Grange, Laura J., Smith, Craig R., Lindsay, Dhugal J., Bentlage, Bastian, Youngbluth, Marsh J.Contributors: “...Smithsonian Peter Buck postdoctoral fellowship...”
Published in PLOS ONE (2017)
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113by Nzotungicimpaye, Claude-Michel, Matthews, H DamonContributors: “...Horizon Postdoctoral Fellowship at Concordia University...”
Published in Environmental Research: Climate (2024)
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114by Marx, Felix G., Park, Travis, Fitzgerald, Erich M.G., Evans, Alistair R.Contributors: “...Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Postdoctoral fellowship...”
Published in PeerJ (2018)
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115Contributors: “...Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship...”
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116by Jensen, Megan M., Saladrigas, Amalia H., Goldbogen, Jeremy A.Contributors: “...NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology...”
Published in The Anatomical Record (2017)
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117by Wang, Peng, Limpens, Juul, Nauta, Ake, van Huissteden, Corine, Quirina van Rijssel, Sophie, Mommer, Liesje, de Kroon, Hans, Maximov, Trofim C., Heijmans, Monique M.P.D.Contributors: “...China Postdoctoral Science Foundation...”
Published in Journal of Vegetation Science (2017)
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118by Raveh‐Rubin, Shira, Wernli, HeiniContributors: “...ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Fellowship Program and the Marie Curie Actions for People COFUND Program...”
Published in Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society (2015)
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119Contributors: “...College of the Holy Cross, North Carolina State University, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship...”
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120by Yang, Yuzhong, Guo, Xiaoyan, Wu, Qingbai, Jin, Huijun, Liu, FengjingContributors: “...China Postdoctoral Science Foundation...”
Published in Science of The Total Environment (2023)
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