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Postings stay active for approximately three months from the date of receipt unless the poster specifies otherwise. I will consider postings in related areas as long as there is a reasonable tie to Organometallic and/or Inorganic chemistries.
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"Teaching postdocs" are similar but afford the opportunity to teach one or two college or university courses as part of one's duties. Teaching postdocs are exceptionally valuable for those aspiring to academic careers at non-Ph.D.-granting institutions, however these types of postdocs are rather rare.
Postdocs are generally associated with a specific researcher rather than a university. They are designed to be mutually beneficial to the sponsor and the postdoctoral fellow. For example:
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Who should take a postdoc position? Most chemists who aspire to an acaedemic research career at a Ph.D. granting institution will take a postdoctoral position for the reasons outlined above. In addition, the competition for academic positions can be quite fierce - up to 100 applicants for a single faculty opening. Many of those in the applicant pool will already have postdoctoral experience under their belt and unless one's graduate research record is truly exceptional, one's chances of competing against these individuals is slim without comparable experience.
Those who wish to go directly into an industrial or government research position do not generally need a postdoc. However, if an employer is looking for a particular set of skills, a postdoctoral stint can give one extra training and experience. Some corporations and national laboratories offer postdoctoral positions, and these can be a terrific foot in the door if the organization has a full-time job open up during or shortly after the postdoc.
One common question for prospective fellows is whether they should seek a postdoc position with a leader in one's field. Such experience can definitely make the fellow much more attractive during a job search. However, do not be shy about selecting a postdoc with a young researcher - having a recommendation letter that says "this person's work is why I made tenure" can be more impressive than a mediocre recommendation from a big name researcher.
Some believe a postdoc should be in the same field as one's doctoral work while others see it as an opportunity to explore new areas or prepare for an interdisciplinary research career. Either extreme or somewhere in between may be true and/or successful depending on one's particular situation. When applying for a postdoc, do not send a generic application letter. Show that you have a thorough understanding of the sponsor's research program and make a clear case how your presence in his or her research group will be mutually beneficial.
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