Dear Sir,

I am very glad to see your detailed answer on my query. I really feel blessed o have it.

I have one more concern to work here. As I am on H4 visa, can I go for POSTDOC scholar? as per my visa status, I can not work here. In Postdoc, I will be getting stipend. will it be also available for H4 Visa person?

Kindly enlighten on this matter if you can.

Thank You very much once again sir!

Regards,

Dr.Puja Vora

Here are the tips for a successful postdoc application:

1. Get advice from your PhD supervisor

2. Start building your networks early

3. Finding funding

4. Be cautious about firing off out-of-the-blue emails

5. Look for opportunities outside your specialism

6. Look worldwide

7. Consider opportunities for a portfolio career

8. Try working as a researcher for a company

9. If you don’t meet the essential requirements, don’t apply

10. If there is a formal application process, read the guidance

11. Avoid excessive jargon

12. The cover letter should entice the recruiter to the CV

13. Always tailor your application

14. Put yourself in the principal investigator’s shoes

15. Show that you’re a team player

16. First impressions count

17. Talk about something other than your PhD

18. Make sure you are able to work well with your prospective boss

Think carefully about whether you want to stay in academia

If you have an opportunity to stay on and do a postdoc, it’s very easy to be flattered by that and to stay on without thinking about the longterm options or consequences. Generally, the longer you stay in a postdoc position, the harder it is for you to move into other sectors. You need to think about how you can keep your options open for other occupations – only a very small proportion of doctoral graduates will end up in a longterm academic career. (Janet Metcalfe)