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What is an industrial postdoc?
Industrial postdocs offer a valuable experience for those wishing to pursue a career in industry—providing an early start along that chosen path. But these positions can sometimes be a good choice for those who end up staying in academia.
Should I do a postdoc if I want to go to industry?
As a PhD, most industry jobs require “less training” than you have and no postdoc experience. Even if the job posting says “postdoc experience required,” it is often not required. A postdoc is not required for an industry job. It won’t help you get an industry job or higher-tier job in industry.
Do industry postdocs pay more?
As an industry postdoc you will get paid less than a regular industry employee. So, you’ve realized that you don’t want to stay in academia. Time to get a job in industry! But, the academic mindset and culture teach PhDs that the next step in your career progression is to do a postdoc.
How is industry different from academia?
Academia is highly research and discovery focused, and much research is done for the sake of learning, as opposed to clinical application. In contrast, “industry” work allows researchers to feel a sense of immediate impact on patient lives.
How much does an industry postdoc make?
While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $97,500 and as low as $20,500, the majority of Industrial Postdoc salaries currently range between $41,500 (25th percentile) to $65,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $81,000 annually across the United States.
What makes a good post doc?
The National Postdoctoral Association’s core competencies toolkit details the essential expertise: knowledge of your field; research skills; communication skills; professionalism; leadership and management; and ethics.
Why are post docs paid so little?
It’s simple economics. The supply of postdocs in academia far exceeds the demand for them. This makes postdocs essentially worthless in academia.
Should you do an industry postdoc or academic postdoc?
As an academic postdoc, you’re often required to at least attempt to write grants. If you don’t enjoy or excel at writing, an industry postdoc will free you of the never-ending cycle of grant-writing that is academic life.
What are the different types of postdoc positions?
The most common type of postdoc position is a research-focused position at an academic institution, but postdocs also exist in industry, government, non-profit, and other non-academic organizations.
What is a postdoc fellowship?
A postdoc (or “post-doc,” “postdoctoral,” or “postdoctoral research”) fellowship is a training-focused position available to people who have earned a doctorate. Postdoc positions usually act as a stepping-stone between the student experience and the full-time professional experience.
Is it a waste of time for PhDs to do postdocs or internships?
As a PhD you have the skills employers want and doing a additional postdocs or internships is completely unnecessary. Instead you need to learn how to communicate the value you can bring to a company clearly and powerfully. Here are 5 reasons why it is a waste of time for PhDs to do postdocs or internships…