How to Choose The Right Postdoc Position? (7K sub Q&A!)

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[@spl2285]

Thank you this is extremely helpful!

[@amkalkhamka1719]

Thanks a lot, Vera! Another timely needed video🌸

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

It's my pleasure! Are you applying for postdoc soon?

[@amkalkhamka1719]

PhDCoffeeTime thank you so much for your support, and sharing your experience with us. Yes, I will graduate next april, and preparing for applying postdoc! Your videos are so helpful!

[@yunwahlam7456]

Vera, congratulations on another great and useful video. I am recommending your channel as one of the "textbooks" for the PhD students in my department. I wonder if you can help organising your videos into "chapters" or "curriculum" so that I can incorporate them in a course?

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

Dr Yun, thanks so much for you support. It is indeed my mission to help PhD students get the most out of a PhD program, and to save PI some time so they can focus on raising funds and managing the lab. I have started creating a few playlists below, and I would greatly appreciate your feedback how I could organize them better! Considering PhD: kzbin.info/aero/PLF6JfHXiwSZ6pDtgIoSbcMM4okYV17NNc First Year in PhD: kzbin.info/aero/PLF6JfHXiwSZ7JA7KiizhnoMGlqq08eQyU Second Year in PhD: kzbin.info/aero/PLF6JfHXiwSZ5gJ6tVSR8s6UNMLFIrTMKn Finishing PhD Thesis: kzbin.info/aero/PLF6JfHXiwSZ7aT8k-mNkSZweNy7wuFoxY Life After PhD: kzbin.info/aero/PLF6JfHXiwSZ4kRlYZmsKUVWzAL7M_5PE_

[@mitramollaei.pa.9594]

Tnx for ur information

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

Welcome! Feel free to ask more questions.

[@dhanyaramdas8724]

Hi vera, is it always necessary to take the referance of your guide with whom we have completed phd? Can you please suggest me any alternative ,as some of the post doc applications specifically mention one referance from phd guide.

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

Hi Dhanya, if you have other professors you have worked with who can better attest to your research skills, academic knowledge, or teaching ability, you could provide them as a reference (e.g. a mentor, a professors whom you TA with). It's unfortunately often considered a "red flag" if an applicant cannot provide their primary PI as the reference (at least write their contact info on the CV). However, it's fair to say not all Postdoc PIs care to take references from your own Ph.D. PIs if you are highly relevant to ther project and interviewed well. But it's an important gesture to say with confidence that these people are available and you are sure they will be supportive of your application. This shows you are creditable to work with and have not burned any bridges!

[@lalchungnungabt7641]

Better to choose a famous and successfull PI with other >10 other postdocs or a newly established lab (PI also unexperienced, assistant professor level) with just one postdoc lab?

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

I have mostly been the "only" postdoc so I might be biased. Grass is always greener on the other side. I think I have benefited from gaining the attention, resources, and mentoring from my PIs being the only postdoc. I think a well-recognized PI with a big team opens up more professional network for you, e.g. you could get another postdoc position with a collaborator in case funding runs out. >10 postdocs could also mean more lab politics and competition internally. But when lab culture is good, this could also mean a strong alumni network for industry positions. I believe when it comes to academic positions, there is always something we could learn from if we put our best self forward. It's best not to overthink too much and just send out applications to maximize your options. Do you have a few Postdoc offers already? Feel free to share more in private [e-mail] (I can take a look if you need some fresh perspectives) Good luck with your applications.

[@mitramollaei.pa.9594]

Can I take ur email?

[@PhDCoffeeTime]

Hi Mitra, you can write to [e-mail]. I check it regulary on the weekends!