Postdoc in Environmental Radiation: Find Available Posts Worldwide

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around seeking postdoctoral positions in the field of environmental radiation. Participants explore the appropriateness of the inquiry, the expectations for someone in the field, and resources for finding available posts worldwide.

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  • Debate/contested, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to find postdoctoral positions in environmental radiation and requests suggestions for available posts globally.
  • Another participant questions the inquiry's framing, suggesting that someone with a Ph.D. in the relevant subfield should already know where to look for positions.
  • A different participant emphasizes that a postdoc is a training experience and questions the motivations behind seeking one, suggesting that it should align with career goals.
  • Resources for finding postdoc positions are mentioned, including conference bulletin boards and job listing websites, with a note that networking and recommendations may be more effective.
  • Some participants point out that the original poster's lack of specific details in their inquiry may hinder the ability to provide useful responses.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the appropriateness of the original inquiry and the expectations for someone seeking a postdoc. There is no consensus on the best approach to finding postdoctoral positions or the motivations for pursuing one.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights a potential lack of clarity in the original poster's question and the importance of specific details when seeking guidance. There are unresolved questions regarding the poster's knowledge of available resources and networks.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking postdoctoral positions in environmental radiation or related fields, as well as those interested in the expectations and resources available for academic career advancement.

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I have worked on environmental radiation levels n determining the radioactivity in the environmental samples. I would like to do post doc in the field. I request to suggest me the posts available all over the world.
 
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To be entirely honest, if you have or are completing a Ph.D. in subfield X, and are planning to obtain a postdoctoral research position in subfield X, you should already know where you should be looking for such positions. You know who are the relevant names in academia, the private sector, and government - even if you haven't already met with them in one form or another at a conference or other meeting, you are familiar with their work through the literature.
 
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hariprasath said:
I have worked on environmental radiation levels n determining the radioactivity in the environmental samples. I would like to do post doc in the field. I request to suggest me the posts available all over the world.

I would go further than Mike H by stating that the way you framed the question makes me wonder if a post doc is the right choice for you.
 
What is the reason for you choice? Postdoc is a training experience, helping you prepare for the career you wish. If you have good experience in dosimetry and you want to diversify your experiences, it's good way to find a postdoc.
 
Many conferences have a bulletin board of researcher's looking for post-docs. I believe for example AGU (although I last attended 5 years ago) had a physical whiteboard with cards on it in one of the conference centers. Higher-ed Jobs sometimes lists post-doc positions. In the long run though, I think the "break" usually comes through more selective channels, like previous post-docs, or recommendations from tour thesis advisor.
 
thank you, but i didnt get the specified results
 
hariprasath said:
thank you, but i didnt get the specified results

It is because your question lacks the specific details. You avoided or ignored several questions/queries posted to you, such as why you don't know about where to look for such postdoc opportunities yourself.

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