A postdoctoral position, also known as a postdoc or a post doctoral fellowship, is a temporary research position for recent PhD graduates to gain further training and experience in their field. Postdoctoral positions are typically two to three years in length and can be found at universities, research institutes, and government agencies.
There are many benefits to completing a postdoctoral fellowship. Postdocs can work on cutting-edge research projects, gain new skills and expertise, and build their professional network. Postdoctoral experience can also help researchers qualify for tenure-track faculty positions or other research-intensive careers.