Enhancing the Postdoctoral Experience for Scientists and Engineers: A Guide for Posdoctoral Scholars, Advisers, Institutions, Funding Organizations, and Disciplinary Societies - Couverture souple

National Academy Of Sciences; National Academy Of Engineering; Institute Of Medicine; Committee On Science, Engineering And Public Policy

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0309069963 ISBN 13 : 9780309069960

Editeur : National Academies Press, 2000

Synopsis

The concept of postdoctoral training came to science and engineering about a century ago. Since the 1960s, the performance of research in the United States has increasingly relied on these recent PhDs who work on a full-time, but on a temporary basis, to gain additional research experience in preparation for a professional research career.

Such experiences are increasingly seen as central to careers in research, but for many, the postdoctoral experience falls short of expectations. Some postdocs indicate that they have not received the recognition, standing or compensation that is commensurate with their experience and skills. Is this the case? If so, how can the postdoctoral experience be enhanced for the over 40,000 individuals who hold these positions at university, government, and industry laboratories?

This new book offers its assessment of the postdoctoral experience and provides principles, action points, and recommendations for enhancing that experience.

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À propos de l?auteur

National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: National Academies Press
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0309069963
• ISBN 13: 9780309069960
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 212
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