Session P6: The Postdoctoral Experience

10:45 AM–12:35 PM, Monday, April 24, 2006
Hyatt Regency Dallas - Cumberland J

Sponsoring Unit: FGSA
Chair: Minesh Bacrania, APS FGSA Chair

Abstract ID: BAPS.2006.APR.P6.1

Abstract: P6.00001 : What is a Post-Doc

10:45 AM–11:05 AM

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Author:

  A. Baha Balantekin
    (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

It is commonplace for physics Ph.D.'s spend a number of years at universities, government laboratories, and research institutes as postdoctoral associates before they assume permanent positions. In this talk the expectations and the responsibilities of this career stage will be explored from both the young scientists' and employer's perspectives.

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