Postdoctoral
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəʊs(t)ˈdɒkt(ə)r(ə)l/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Postdoctoral is an adjective meaning After receiving a doctorate; especially of academic research or study beyond the level of a doctoral degree.
Meaning
After receiving a doctorate; especially of academic research or study beyond the level of a doctoral degree.
More Meanings
- Synonym of postdoc.
Example Sentences
When Dr. Michael Dugan took his first postdoctoral research appointment in 1985, he considered it a steppingstone to a permanent theoretical physics post on a college faculty.
Word Forms
- postdoctorals
Synonyms for postdoctoral
Depending on context, synonyms include postdoc.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include postgraduate, post-graduate, doctoral, trainee, fellowship, pdf.
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