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Postdoc

usgb/ˈpəʊstdɑːk/Volume
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Academic Phase

Refers to a temporary, transitional period in an academic career following a PhD.

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After her PhD, she started a postdoc at Harvard.
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Research Intensive

Emphasizes engagement in deep research, often more specialized than previous studies.

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His postdoc involved extensive research in astrophysics.
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Not a Job Title

Used to describe the activity or status, but not an official position or job title.

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She's doing a postdoc in biochemistry.
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