Five secrets for getting a postdoc position!

Doctoral program students can use these five ideas for improving their chances of getting a lucrative postdoctoral researcher fellowship after PhD, Doctor of Philosophy or doctorate degree. These ideas must be seeded during the PhD years for the fruits to be picked up at the end of the PhD! These ideas prepare you for a postdoctoral program position while you are still a PhD student.
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[@sithuaung5807]

I remember watching the video entitled "How to get the J1 visa (as a postdoc)." At that time, I didn't consider applying for a postdoc in the US and never thought I would be eligible to apply and get the position as a postdoc in the US. However, the video inspired me to apply for a postdoc position, and now I am in the US. Thank you so much for the videos, which give not only information but also inspiration for me.

[@Drganguli]

Congratulations

[@sithuaung5807]

@@Drganguli Thank you, Sir.

[@aimanchaudhary7190]

@sithuaung5807 how u get that?

[@arupkumarsahoo209]

Thank you Prof. for sharing these secrets! As a current Ph.D. student, I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed about the postdoc application process. Your advice gives me the confidence and direction I need to tackle it head-on! Regards

[@shaswatachowdhury9032]

Absolutely genuine suggestions. Thank you 😊

[@Drganguli]

Glad you liked it. Thank you for your kind words.

[@HealWithDrDV]

Namaskar Sir! Thank you so much for your guidance. Wish you well for 2023. regards Devendra

[@amirbhat7257]

Thank you Dr. Ganguly

[@nayabrasoolsyed5616]

Informative. Thank you for making the video.

[@Drganguli]

You’re welcome

[@Alhamzah_F_Abbas]

Very important tips. Much appreciated Dr.

[@thesky7418]

Thank you very much for these valuable advices sir!

[@Drganguli]

Sure, thank you for watching

[@taha-interest]

Thanks for sharing ur valuable knowledge

[@indranilganguly9027]

Good journals -- UGC Care Journal.

[@dhruvsaxenadstar]

SCI / SCIE

[@ankitkargeti5886]

Happy new year sir. Valuable information.

[@bereket1255]

Interesting as usual

[@Drganguli]

Thank you

[@vtk2944]

Very nice sir. As you rightly said most of scholars are lagging in writing. Kindly make some videos on writing research article.🙏

[@Drganguli]

See my videos on writing papers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f36rc6COg92BY6c

[@vtk2944]

@@Drganguli Thank you very much professor.🙏

[@sharifkhan0143]

Nice sir I got too much knowledge from your lecture

[@Drganguli]

Thank you so much. Glad it was helpful

[@abdullahmohammed4489]

Thank you very much sir

[@vmdhar]

Thank you for the info sir.

[@Drganguli]

You’re welcome

[@augustinaokereke1057]

Have carried out food safety research on seafood notably periwinkle in polluted waters of Eastern Nigeria

[@Drganguli]

Very good

[@sanjeevkumarnitrourkela6637]

Thanks sir

[@gurunathhj6883]

Sir, With due respect it is submitted that, this five important KEY positive approach must be included as a Orientation process at the end of Ph.D., deliberations . With regards. Dr. Gurunath. H. J. Bangalore India

[@Drganguli]

Yes it is good to know these things before the end of the PhD.

[@yasinnabi]

Happy New year to you if you are reading this comment... wish you health, wealth and Success. a fellow creator.....

[@Drganguli]

Happy new year

[@Dr.suheelparry]

How many Scopus publications are enough for social science students to get post doc in the UK

[@Drganguli]

How many papers in a PhD? kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LdXmyOe66dgMk

[@PoonamKumari-yj8bk]

Hello gd mrng sir.. i have submitted my ph.D thesis in December 2023. Hopefully my final viva done in march or April 2024. I am married woman in India . I want to continue my research as post doc. In India. Please guided me. How i start.

[@Drganguli]

Congratulations on submitting your thesis. These videos may help you How to get the DST Inspire faculty fellowship (postdoc in India) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pamshYysnZ2niq8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2q6nXyEg8qdndksi=BKTyLEfRRUydoyzs

[@DrNRI_Mom_inKorea]

Hello Sir, I completed PhD recently in AI for Biomedical (Computer engg.) I have conference In IEEE but journal papers in MDPI. I want to know if I stand any chance of getting Postdoc position in US/ Europe/ Canada/ Australia. Can you please respond?

[@Drganguli]

Yes it is possible. You have to apply to open positions or write emails to professors in your research field. This video will help Can you get a postdoc without any journal paper? kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2O3ioqop7lpna8

[@dikshasharma8108]

Nice video Sir, can we get recommendation letter from research lab where we are working now. And if our viva was open defense then can these ppl write that they have idea about my research.. can we choose those whom we think can write good about us. please reply

[@Drganguli]

Sure. Anyone who has known you in a professional capacity can write a letter of reference.

[@asifkhaliq9086]

Thank you very much sir for your tips. Is MDPI consider a good journal or not ?

[@Drganguli]

Well, there are better journals. Search google for recent news on the journal you mentioned.

[@whiteorchids6234]

Sir i completed my PhD in education ,i want to know about the post doc position ,and how can it will be possible

[@Drganguli]

Start with these videos and see my postdoc playlist What is a postdoc? kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5y2dWp9lrqNj7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4GymXehg7V5Zq8si=PD1JLF0pfkv8m_kY kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn7Ldp2NlNJoosksi=INrLoRK5e89gTriS

[@aashvii27]

Hello sir, soon I'll be completing my PhD in entomology (4-5months) and i want to apply for postDoc but im not able to find any suitable position,... please give your guidance sir

[@Drganguli]

Entomology May be suitable for Humboldt or JSPS postdoc. Look for my videos on these. Also you can try China.

[@aashvii27]

@@Drganguli thank you sir for your kind response, sir one more doubt I have , I did my master's degree in zoology and specialization in environment, I do have knowledge about environmental studies, so my question is , can I apply in environmental field on the basis of my master's? Or PhD field is particularly required for postdoc . ?

[@Drganguli]

@@aashvii27 Typically the postdoc is tied to PhD topic and not to masters. At least some aspect of your PhD must interest the postdoc advisor

[@anila5561]

Sir can you show a ppt for postdoc interview

[@Drganguli]

Ok. Though I have made a video on questions asked in postdoc interview. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmSUZ5mHfcRnhpo

[@niranjanmahato3288]

Post doc online is possible in international university

[@Drganguli]

It could be if the advisor and the university agrees

[@drgyansinghpatel5748]

Hello sir I did my PhD in music, what is the scope for post doc fellowship in Music ?

[@Drganguli]

It should be possible. Check Fulbright for example

[@drgyansinghpatel5748]

@@Drganguli thankyou sir 🙏

[@shuvranilsanyal445]

Hello Sir, I am doing PhD in Computational and Data Science at IIT Kharagpur. I am planning to do postdoc after my PhD in US. My question is that is it possible to get a job in industry or academia in USA after postdoc from a USA University?

[@Drganguli]

Yes it is possible to go from postdoc to industry kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYTcYmeVfJdkf6M

[@mdimtyazahmed3092]

Sir, Good and informative video. I have submitted the PhD thesis and looking for Post Doc in Canada, how many paper do we need to submit to get Post Doc and duration of it, please confirm, thanks!!!

[@Drganguli]

At least one journal paper makes your cv look good. 2-5 is a good number for more competitive fellowships.

[@princeteotia450]

Hello sir, happy new year. Sir I have one query. Please resolve this. I am working as an assistant professor (contractual) in govt engineering college since Jan, 2018. Along with teaching I enrolled for part-time PhD in Jan 2019 in NIT. Now I submitted my PhD (on Nov, 2022) and applying for Postdoc position. I am very confused now. Should I mention my teaching experience in my CV and cover letter or only show only my PhD research experience. Different person giving me different advices as follows: 1. Don’t mention teaching experience. They will know that you are part-time and will not sort list you. 2. Mentions your teaching and academic experience. It will help you in sort listening Kindly reply sir 🙏🏻

[@Drganguli]

It is best to mention the real Facts as they can call your employer or supervisor later and also do a background check through third party firms to confirm your resume or CV.

[@princeteotia450]

@@Drganguli thank you sir.

[@princeteotia450]

@@Drganguli sir is it possible to get postdoc with part-time PhD? I published 4 SCI (Trailer & Francis, IF = 2.5 ) and 1 german patent granted. Is there any change to get postdoc ?

[@sampurnapanda1520]

Sir, Do h-index and citations play important role in this?

[@Drganguli]

Well, high h-index and citations are always good but these take time to grow to values like 10 or 20 which are considered good. So mostly papers in good journals are the key. But if someone has a high h-index or highly cited non-review paper that will buttress his case

[@neely4235]

Dear Dr. Ganguly, I do research in Telecommunication at IISc. I don't have a journal yet though I have three IEEE conference papers. I am concerned if I stand any chance of getting Postdoc position in US/ Europe/ Canada/ Australia. Can you please respond?

[@Drganguli]

Ieee conference papers are considered to be high quality. You certainly have a chance at postdoc. If your skill matches the needs of an advertisement then you can get. Journal papers are typically needed by foundation postdocs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5Csk3tmjKpnfMk

[@neely4235]

Thanks for the reply 👍

[@chandnirana369]

Thank you sir 🙏

[@dhruvsaxenadstar]

Just the video I was looking for 😊

[@Drganguli]

Great

[@mohanam4233]

Hi. It's really informative. I'm pursuing PhD in computer science. After my PhD, I would like to do Postdoc at Canada. In addition, I would like to opportunity in IT sector after PhD in computer science. Could pls make video sir? .

[@Drganguli]

Sure

[@carolinemhorombe-makoni1328]

thank you so much Dr. Ganguli for the informative video. i have a question, when is the best time to think seriously about your post-doc, including drafting a proposal, looking for post-doc opportunities , getting in touch with potential supervisors etc? i am in a 4-year PhD program. Is the third year or fourth year the best, or do i have to wait until i have completed my PhD?

[@Drganguli]

It is good to start about a year before you anticipate your PhD degree with be awarded. For foundation postdocs, finding a host and writing a proposal takes time so a year May be needed. In addition, foundation postdocs like Humboldt also allow you to delay your visit by a small amount to get visa etc if needed. . For job type postdocs, 3-6 months before the PhD is good as here the professor is likely to have obtained funding and is looking for a postdoc to do the work at short notice. This video may help The two types of postdoc jobs kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5Csk3tmjKpnfMk

[@carolinemhorombe-makoni1328]

@@Drganguli thank to so much Dr.