Postdoctoral
Postdoctoral
Postdoctoral (pronunciation: /ˌpoʊstˈdɒktərəl/), often abbreviated as postdoc, refers to an individual who has completed a Doctoral degree and is engaged in a temporary period of mentored research and/or scholarly training for the purpose of acquiring the professional skills needed to pursue a career path of his or her choosing.
Etymology
The term "postdoctoral" originates from the Latin words "post" meaning "after" and "doctor" meaning "teacher". The term is used to describe a person who has completed their doctoral studies and is now conducting research in a specialized field.
Related Terms
- Doctoral degree: The highest level of academic degree in most fields.
- Research: A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding.
- Scholarly training: The process of acquiring knowledge and skills in a specific field of study.
- Career path: The progression of jobs that form a career.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Postdoctoral
- Wikipedia's article - Postdoctoral
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