Enhancing the Postdoctoral Experience for Scientists and Engineers: A Guide for Postdoctoral Scholars, Advisers, Institutions, Funding Organizations, and Disciplinary Societies

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ENHANCING THE POSTDOCTORAL EXPERIENCE FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: A Guide for Postdoctoral Scholars, Advisers, Institutions, Funding Organizations, and Disciplinary Societies

	Women Postdocs,	33
	Minority Postdocs,	33
	Summary Points,	41
3	RIGHTS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSTDOC	42
	Rights of a Postdoc,	42
	Clear Terms of Appointment,	42
	Higher Compensation,	44
	Mentoring,	46
	Multiple Mentors,	48
	Health Benefits,	48
	Support in Planning a Career and Finding a Job,	48
	Opportunities of Postdoctoral Experience,	49
	Independence,	49
	Professional Meetings,	50
	Networking,	50
	Responsibilities of a Postdoc,	51
	Career Development,	51
	Communicating,	51
	Contributing to the Institution,	51
	Planning for Departure,	51
	Shaping a Career,	52
	Academia, Government, or the Private Sector?	52
	Developing Career Skills,	53
	Job Hunting,	53
	Career Expectations and Reality,	53
	Summary Points,	54
4	THE POSTDOC AND THE ADVISER	57
	The Adviser as Mentor,	57
	Benefits for the Adviser,	57
	Benefits for the Postdoc,	58
	Responsibilities of the Adviser,	59
	First Steps,	59
	Selecting a Research Problem,	59
	Research Guidance,	60
	Advancing the Career,	61
	Balancing the Needs of the Program and the Needs of the Postdoc,	62
	Mentoring,	62
	Flexibility,	62
	Communication,	64

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Enhancing the Postdoctoral Experience for Scientists and Engineers: A Guide for Postdoctoral Scholars, Advisers, Institutions, Funding Organizations, and Disciplinary Societies (2000)
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Enhancing the Postdoctoral Experience for Scientists and Engineers: A Guide for Postdoctoral Scholars, Advisers, Institutions, Funding Organizations, and Disciplinary Societies (2000)
Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (COSEPUP)