The changing postdoc and key predictors of satisfaction with professional training

Purpose The postdoctoral position was originally created as a short training period for PhD holders on the path to becoming university professors; however, the single-purpose paradigm of training has evolved considerably over time. The purpose of this paper is to report on the opportunities and challenges faced by postdocs as they navigate this complex training period. Design/methodology/approach To better understand the changes in postdoctoral...