postdoc
/ˈpoʊst.dɑk/
noun
- A temporary research position taken after earning a PhD, or the person holding that position.
- The postdoc presented her findings at the conference.
- She accepted a postdoc at a prestigious university.
- He worked as a postdoc for two years before becoming a professor.
adjective
- Relating to a postdoctoral position or period.
- She applied for several postdoc fellowships.
- The postdoc training helped him develop new skills.
- Postdoc salaries vary widely by field and institution.
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