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If you want to be in a position where you spring forward as quickly as you can, there are definitely a few things that you should know. When you consider pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship at the highest level, or if you simpl... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240024/Finding-a-Career-after-Getting-Your-Doctorate/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240023/PostndashDoctoral-Researcher-Jobs-in-the-Researching-Industry/ Postdoctoral research jobs in industry and national labs are often lumped into a one category, however this is a mistake. Academics tend to deride these options as venues in which science can take place but in which researchers have no freedom. In result they are unable to publish their work and are controlled more than anyone else by business imperatives and corporate agendas. However, such blanket beliefs are full of holes.... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240023/PostndashDoctoral-Researcher-Jobs-in-the-Researching-Industry/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240022/Making-a-Career-out-of-a-Postdoctoral-Appointee-Job/ If you are in the process of completing a doctorate degree and thinking about being an associate postdoctoral fellow, one of the best places you can begin to look for work is right in front of your nose, at the very place you are currently working on your doctorate. Of course, it is not likely that you are going to find your job right there, but in many cases, advisors and other colleagues will have ideas as to where you can look for postdoctoral fellow positions. Advisors and other people ... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240022/Making-a-Career-out-of-a-Postdoctoral-Appointee-Job/ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240021/Locating-the-Best-Postdoctoral-Resident-Job-in-a-City-near-You/ If you have completed your doctorate and are looking for a position that utilizes postdoctoral fellow research, one of the best places to begin looking is within your department itself as you are working on your doctorate. That is not to say that you can find work right there, of course, but many times, your advisors will be able to point you in the right direction for post doctoral fellow jobs available in your area.... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240021/Locating-the-Best-Postdoctoral-Resident-Job-in-a-City-near-You/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240020/Fresh-Ideas-for-Locating-a-Great-Post-Doc-Job/ It is important to carefully prepare ahead of time to find a great post doc job. In fact, experts advise that you begin to investigate postdoctoral opportunities one to two years ahead of time. According to Alyson Reed, Executive Director of the National Postdoctoral Association, it is important to ''enter a postdoctoral position with a strategic plan regarding your long term objectives and how you will get from point A to point B.'' She adds that her association is also advising graduate stu... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240020/Fresh-Ideas-for-Locating-a-Great-Post-Doc-Job/ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240018/Obtaining-Doctoral-Fellow-Jobs/ In today's society one of the most important things people are looking for with doctoral degrees are doctoral research fellow jobs. These jobs are usually research related, very competitive, and highly sought after. Colleges and laboratories all over the world offer positions to top doctoral students as part of their postdoctoral f... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240018/Obtaining-Doctoral-Fellow-Jobs/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240019/Ways-to-Get-Postdoctoral-Positions/ A post–doctoral fellow position is an appointment that is applied for by those who are completing the final requirements for their PhD. These positions generally come with a relatively low pay scale, but almost all of them will include tuition reimbursement with the postdoctoral fellow position as well as the salary or stipend.... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240019/Ways-to-Get-Postdoctoral-Positions/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240017/PostndashDoctoral-Researcher-Jobs-in-the-Researching-Industry/ Postdoctoral research jobs in industry and national labs tend are often lumped into a one category, however this is a mistake. Academics tend to deride these options as venues in which science can take place but in which researchers have no freedom, are unable to publish their work and are controlled more than anything by business imperatives and corporate agendas. However, such blanket beliefs are full of holes.... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240017/PostndashDoctoral-Researcher-Jobs-in-the-Researching-Industry/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240014/Climbing-the-Corporate-Ladder-as-a-Postdoctoral-Appointee/ Getting an education is one of the most important part of a person's life. A proper education includes high school and at least a bachelor's degree from a college or university. This degree is a leading factor in helping people secure jobs once they are done with their educational career. Some people decide that a bachelor's degree is just the first step in their education and they look into furthering their education. That can include going to medical school, law school or graduate schoo... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240014/Climbing-the-Corporate-Ladder-as-a-Postdoctoral-Appointee/ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240015/Finding-Available-Postdoctoral-Research-Jobs/ People undertake doctoral research for many reasons, they may have ambitions to become a college professor or they may be interested in applied research. Universities in particular are always looking for postdoctoral research fellows, as are some of the big research companies that are out there, and who often produce the statistics... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240015/Finding-Available-Postdoctoral-Research-Jobs/ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240016/Seeking-Out-Opportunities-to-Land-Postdoctoral-Scholar-Jobs/ There are many areas where you can work as postdoctoral fellow in. These fields might include cognitive science, thermonuclear, pharmaceutical positions, and various other fields related to science. You must have knowledge and many skills when you want to work in a post doctoral field.... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240016/Seeking-Out-Opportunities-to-Land-Postdoctoral-Scholar-Jobs/ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240012/What-Postdoctoral-Position-Jobs-are-Open/ When you have an excellent degree, there should be several main options when it comes to work. You want to make sure that no matter what happens, you are able to get a great job, and it should be a job that has a wonderful salary, and a schedule that you can truly enjoy.... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240012/What-Postdoctoral-Position-Jobs-are-Open/ Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240013/Securing-Post-Doc-Jobs-that-Can-Become-Careers/ If you've gotten or are going for your doctorate, of course, you're doing it to get a job, and post doc jobs for anyone can be tough to find. Fortunately, some post doc jobs USA or post doc jobs for certain industries are actually a requirement for advanced positions. So first, look at your field; what did you (or what would you like to) do your doctorate in... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240013/Securing-Post-Doc-Jobs-that-Can-Become-Careers/ Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240011/How-to-Find-Outstanding-Positions-in-Bimolecular-NMR-PostndashDoc-Careers/ Finding postdoctoral fellow jobs in this economic climate can be tricky. Many organizations are cutting back their funding, and competition is getting a lot stiffer. However, the good news for people thinking about this kind of job is that since postdoctoral fellowships are less expensive than other positions, there should still be a number o... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240011/How-to-Find-Outstanding-Positions-in-Bimolecular-NMR-PostndashDoc-Careers/ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240009/Getting-a-Job-as-a-Postdoctoral-Fellow/ For academics, getting their doctorate is a grand achievement. It signifies the end of their long and laborious journey. For many, it also signifies the time to apply to one of many postdoctoral fellow jobs that are out there. A postdoctoral fellowship is a transitional position, one in which the scientist is not quite a principle in... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240009/Getting-a-Job-as-a-Postdoctoral-Fellow/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240010/Getting-a-Postdoctoral-Research-Job-From-References-to-Interviews/ When a student has earned a PhD, the top degree in his or her chosen field, he or she is immediately faced with the question of what to do next. Having a doctorate will open many doors that were previously closed. The person who has studied intensely for the last six to eight years must now go on a search for postdoctoral jobs. Many of these people will look for work in academia as professors, while others will look into http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240010/Getting-a-Postdoctoral-Research-Job-From-References-to-Interviews/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240007/Finding-PhD-Jobs-in-Local-Areas/ When you think of someone with a PhD, chances are you might just think of that old economics professor of yours. However, PhD jobs can be had locally within a variety of industries, and include economics PhD jobs, PhD computer science jobs, PhD finance jobs, math PhD jobs, and history PhD jobs. Excluding the typical college professo... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240007/Finding-PhD-Jobs-in-Local-Areas/ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240008/PhD-Jobs-and-their-Descriptions/ When we think of ''PhD'' it's often true that we think of academia first. However, there are a lot of PhD jobs that don't necessarily involve academia. Of course, there are PhD teaching jobs and PhD research jobs to be had, but have you ever thought of looking for math PhD jobs or PhD computer science jobs outside of the academic sector? Let's look at some of the ways these jobs can be had, both in the academic world and outside of it.... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240008/PhD-Jobs-and-their-Descriptions/ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240005/Be-the-Perfect-Postdoc/ Finding the perfect postdoc job depends on what you want to pursue. It can serve as a hands-on opportunity before diving into your career. Once you find the perfect position, you can focus on being the perfect postdoc.... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240005/Be-the-Perfect-Postdoc/ Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240006/Postdoc-Jobs-The-Funding-Outlook-is-Bleak/ In recent years federal funding for research has dwindled significantly. Postdoctoral fellows and young research scientists are finding it difficult to find funding and positions. The recent ARISE report recommends that federal agencies, private foundations, and universities create and strengthen large awards, and develop expectations for grant funding appropriate to career stages.... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240006/Postdoc-Jobs-The-Funding-Outlook-is-Bleak/ Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240004/The-Industrial-Postdoc-An-Alternative-to-Academia/ A postdoctoral position is one taken after the completion of a doctoral degree. It is a temporary research position that is most popular in the science fields. There are two types of postdocs within the science field: academic and industrial. Most scientists who choose to take a postdoctoral position take the academic route, but a postdoctoral position within a private company is also a viable option.... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240004/The-Industrial-Postdoc-An-Alternative-to-Academia/ Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240002/Postdoctoral-Fellowships-in-the-Humanities/ A postdoctoral fellowship position refers to one offered to fresh graduates who have recently completed doctoral degrees. ''Postdoc'' fellowship jobs are not, strictly speaking, jobs as such. They borrow from typical job aspects, while at the same time embodying academic research duties. Postdoctoral fellows both research as well as perform well-defined job duties. It is therefore very difficult to classify its nature.... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240002/Postdoctoral-Fellowships-in-the-Humanities/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240003/How-to-Find-the-Perfect-Post-doc/ Obtaining a degree as a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) marks the end of an individual's tenure as a student. Possession of this degree, especially in the life and natural sciences, will open many doors to opportunities reserved for those who are specialists in their field. In many cases, however, recent graduates will find that some of the best job opportunities require more experience in their chosen specialty. This experience is obtained through a period of one to three years in a postdoc... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240003/How-to-Find-the-Perfect-Post-doc/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240001/The-Disadvantages-and-Benefits-of-a-Postdoc-in-Science/ You've spent seemingly endless years as a student and even completed the dissertation you thought would haunt you forever. Now that you finally have the highest attainable academic degree, you're probably wondering what your next step should be. Obviously employment would be the best and most desirable path to take, but it can come in many forms. Postdoctoral fellowships are one popular option, especially for individuals in the life and physical sciences.... http://www.postdoctoralfellowcrossing.com/article/1240001/The-Disadvantages-and-Benefits-of-a-Postdoc-in-Science/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT