Dutch universities still pay too little attention to the career management of PhD candidates and postdocs. Although a large majority of doctoral graduates ultimately find a career outside of academia, there are too many missed opportunities. Focused activities at a national level are necessary in order for PhD candidates and [...]
In our quest to reach out for all postdoctoral researchers, we as POSTDOCNL are facing the problem of none existing definition of a postdoc. What makes a scientist a postdoc? According to the Rathenau Institute, a ‘postdoc’ is a scientific personnel in the salary scale 10–12 with a temporary contract [...]
An interesting listen, perhaps some ideas will arise from it: CBC Radio – Only 1 in 5 Canadians with PhDs land a tenure-track job in their field. Join the LinkedIn groupSign up to Mailinglist
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We are very excited to announce the launch of our new PostdocNL website! Designed with postdoctoral researchers in mind, the platform offers improved functionality, a fresh look, and new tools to help you connect and grow in your career. What’s [...]
Postdoc Appreciation Week NL 2025 – Final Programme From 15–19 September 2025, the Netherlands will host the first edition of Postdoc Appreciation Week NL (PAW_NL), with events taking place across the country. This is your opportunity to connect, learn, [...]
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Inspired by the celebration of Postdoc Appreciation Week in a.o. the USA, UK and Germany, Postdoc Support Staff from Dutch Academic institutes, incl. Amsterdam UMC, Erasmus MC, Radboud UMC, MUMC+, UMCG, RUG and Postdoc NL jointly invite research institutions, postdoc [...]
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PostdocNL is the Dutch national platform by postdoctoral researchers for postdoctoral researchers. Postdocs often find themselves in a challenging situation — highly skilled, deeply engaged in research, yet not always visible or structurally supported. PostdocNL aims to change that.
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