I have heard many reasons to do a postdoc when interested in working in the public sector including:
- To gain reputation
- To publish
- To gain experience setting up lab
- To learn a new skill
- To learn to manage people
But many of these seem contradictory, for instance a postdoc that helps start a lab may not publish as much as a postdoc with an established lab. Also many postdoc listings here and on other sites require applicants to have expertise in the field prior to application.
With this in mind what should a PHD student be looking for as an ideal postdoc?
Postdoc helps in further sharpening ones expertise and carrying out new research in the related field.
It is a must that one has the expertise before going to postdoc. Doing a postdoc is doing deeper work of ones expertise. Specialize a certain area within your field of expertise.
Dear Dr. Goodwin,
I think the reputed PhD holders can achieve to perform the Post Doc research. After the Post Doc, his reputation is higher than the previous status as the international level.
The goal of Post Doc is to develop the new methodology/solution/ or innovative research work and his collaboration/exchange the research experience with the host organization.
Best regards
Postdoc helps in further sharpening ones expertise and carrying out new research in the related field.
will be a step in the right direction towards achieving your career goals. .
Besides building up one's CV, post docs are relevant to cover gaps left usually at a PhD level
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