6 Answered Questions for the topic postdocs

05/16/19

Why does a post-doc fellowship application ask where else do I apply?
I'm applying for a post-doc fellowship, and one thing that confused me is that they ask for:> Names of other fellowships for which you are now applyingI have no problem with including them, but... more
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05/14/19

Research proposal for postdoc applications?
I am a final year PhD student in Physics applying for postdoc. Usually institutes ask for statement of research in postdoc applications. But one of them asks for a research proposal (less than two... more
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05/06/19

Is it usual to ask for several references for postdoc positions?
I have seen postdoc job adverts which were asking for as many as three recommendation letters, despite being supervised positions and inviting freshly graduated PhD students. Is this practice... more
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05/04/19

Postdoctoral job search: freedom?
As I'm currently pursuing an academic job search (in parallel to the industry one), which includes potential postdoctoral positions, I would appreciate some clarifications on the following... more
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04/10/19

If you're given an hour, is it bad to finish a job talk in half an hour?
I am applying for postdoc this year. I was given standard one hour for my job talk. I prepared for a 45-50 minute talk and 10-15 minutes for Q & A. But probably I spoke bit too fast and also... more
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03/27/19

Is it OK to submit the same post-doctoral fellowship application two years in a row?
Last year, I submitted a post-doctoral fellowship application but didn't get it. This year, I thought about submitting basically the same research statement; slightly updated and refined, but... more
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