Enhancing the Postdoctoral Experience for Scientists and Engineers (e-bog) af Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy

Enhancing the Postdoctoral Experience for Scientists and Engineers e-bog

192,41 DKK (inkl. moms 240,51 DKK)
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 car...
E-bog 192,41 DKK
Udgivet 8 september 2000
Længde 212 sider
Genrer Encyclopaedias and reference works
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9780309501248
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.