Applying for a Postdoc Position

[@QYang-time]

thank you. i start to look for a postdoc position now. Your videos are very helpful for me!

[@mr.elmersoliz8212]

I am in the third year of my Psy D. Thanks for your help!

[@qihuiwu6139]

Thanks for the video, pretty informative. I am looking for postdoctoral jobs at the moment and there are really lots of preparations to do for this.

[@lili5860]

This is a great advice video, not only for post doc applications, but also good as a general job application advice. The main difference is that post doc (in the UK) are made strong if you already got a research fellow grant and so on. A general job interview mostly likely testing out your productivity under pressure and technical skills such as advanced software handling (although science and engineering post doc need to highlight technology skills, too). Make sure the cover letter is thoughtfully written 👌 😀, good luck to all applicants.

[@iot3136]

This is an excellent vlog. Not only for postdocs but also for PhD students too. Thank you very much for your insights. Wishing you all the very best!

[@gradschooladvice9537]

Thanks so much! It really means a lot.

[@parichehrmaleki180]

thank you so much for transmitting your valuable experiences and knowledge

[@gricemar]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@cliff7537]

Thanks Justin, a lot of valuable information

[@yogitashirke3146]

Thank you sir for valuable and helpful information

[@fafasun2824]

Really like your pace!

[@zjtsao]

Thanks Justin! Very helpful information

[@gigidz1]

Thank you so much that was very helpful

[@vitorribeirosa]

Thank you very much for this video. It helped a lot!

[@nelsonkh001]

This is pure gold. Thank you.

[@danielstamatis8173]

Very good video!

[@happinessinnature8180]

Thank you so much. It's going to help a lot.

[@agasht1]

Thank you. Taking all your words into account.

[@vijaygunasekaran6721]

Great video, really helpful!

[@gradschooladvice9537]

Thank you!

[@mohammadrahmatullah6343]

The information is very clear - thanks a lot! Tell me something about the process to recruit a postdoc in the US? Interview > then > then.

[@gradschooladvice9537]

In the US it is pretty straightforward. After interviewing a few candidates, the PI will offer the position to their favorite and then that’s it. They will work together to pick a date to start, tropically short after the defense.

[@luxu2051]

Thanks for making this video. So helpful!

[@gradschooladvice9537]

Thank you!

[@HassanHayatch]

valuable info

[@yourvideoclipsandvlogs1356]

Thank you so much

[@MrN0nex]

This is very similar to applying to a Phd in europe since the Doctorate is usually after the masters and not through a grad school (though that is changing slowly)

[@alaasweidan9558]

Thanks a lot

[@ePlantHealth]

Most honest review. Thanks a lot.

[@gradschooladvice9537]

Thanks I appreciate that you think it is honest feedback.

[@deeptimittal4552]

Wow you actually make me think twice about my expectations and the place I want to apply. Thank you so much for this insightful talk

[@gradschooladvice9537]

Is there something in particular that did not match with your expectations?

[@vanessacandido5188]

Thank you!!! It helped me a lot! I have a question about the English proficiency... Do you know if professors often reject candidates who do not speak English very well?

[@gradschooladvice9537]

I am glad it helped. I do not believe that professors will necessarily reject a candidate that isn’t strong in English. Science is a world-wide study, and the vast majority have English as a second language. I do recommend having your CV and cover letters proofread, especially if English is not your first language.

[@ts.432]

Justin, thank you very much for sharing your experience and for all the advice. About the three references to be provided while applying via e-mail, is it necessary to include recommendation letters or just their contact info in my CV? I am a foreign researcher (Synthetic Chemistry) who is about to start writing a Ph.D. thesis. I have already decided that I want to switch my research field for a postdoc, and I am currently searching for opportunities in the US and Germany. I do agree it is very important to check how the people get along in the laboratory, expected routine (work hours including weekends), funding time, and how much attention and support you may get from the PI in detrimental to the number of postdocs. One thing that is still unclear for me refers to whether we should consider university ranking as a major criterion or not when being interested in working in laboratories located in different countries. Cheers from Brazil!

[@gradschooladvice9537]

I would say including it in the CV is fine. For a postdoc I would say university status is important. Doing a postdoc at a tier 1 university will help set you up when you want to get your own lab. I would put it fairly high on my list of considerations.

[@beccaapak0228]

Hi, Justin. Thanks a bunch for this video! Here is one quick question. About the three professional references, should I attach them when inquiring about the postdoc? Or I can send it later when asked? Thank you :)

[@souneekchakraborty6392]

This is an excellent video. i am from india i have done my phd on cancer biology i have 21 papers in jounarls ranging from 3 to 8 impact factor and my first author paper is in cell death and disease. in this cv where should i apply and i am not getting response in US is covid is the reason. Please help me i will grateful to you i am highly frustrated and jobless

[@aryanrahimi8526]

Thanks for your videos. I am trying to apply for post doc position here and there but I am not having responses back from PIs. Can you please guide me ?

[@gradschooladvice9537]

Sure! are you applying on job boards or to labs you’re interested in? What papers have you published? What area of science are you in?

[@indranilganguly9027]

Hi, I am looking for post doctoral positions in Management (HRM). How to find it?

[@gradschooladvice9537]

What was your PhD in?

[@indranilganguly9027]

@@gradschooladvice9537 In Management (Human Resources Management )

[@gradschooladvice9537]

I’m sorry, but I’m unsure. This channel is really dedicated to people in biology or related scientific disciplines.

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[@gradschooladvice9537]

What is the problem?

[@The007bond]

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[@gradschooladvice9537]

You can search Justin Darcy

[@mahmudsiamizade7835]

Thanks for the helpful videos . I have a question: say you’ve accepted a postdoc offer from a tier 3 school, just started your job there but just got another postdoc offer from a tier 1 school which you know will be a more thriving environment for you. What would you do in this situation? Thanks for the advice .

[@gradschooladvice9537]

Sometimes you need to follow your heart. If I truly believed I would succeed at another spot I would go. Your current lab should understand and be happy you have such an opportunity. If not, maybe they weren’t the best environment and it’s good you’re leaving.