postdoctoral
adjective
post·doc·tor·al
ˌpōs(t)-ˈdäk-t(ə-)rəl 
ˈpōst-ˌdäk-
variants
or less commonly postdoctorate
ˌpōs(t)-ˈdäk-t(ə-)rət
ˈpōst-ˌdäk-
: being beyond the doctoral level:
a
: of or relating to advanced academic or professional work beyond a doctor's degree
a postdoctoral fellowship
b
: engaged in such work
postdoctoral scholars
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The professor’s journey began with a PhD in protein biochemistry from Greenwich University in the UK, followed by postdoctoral research at Florida Atlantic University’s Center of Excellence for Marine Biotechnology in the US.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Many of the current studies ask mothers to self-report their acetaminophen use, which may lead to underreporting since the drug is an ingredient in many medications beyond Tylenol, said Brennan Baker, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
The awards, established in 2001 by Sanford Burnham Prebys supporters Mary Bradley and Reena Horowitz in honor of institute founders William and Lillian Fishman, recognize postdoctoral researchers through a competitive application process.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Advanced Terrain Mapping for Robots Peng Lu, an assistant professor at the University of Hong Kong, along with his postdoctoral student Yeke Chen and other team members sought to create a robot capable of overcoming these hurdles.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Many of the current studies ask mothers to self-report their acetaminophen use, which may lead to underreporting since the drug is an ingredient in many medications beyond Tylenol, said Brennan Baker, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
The awards, established in 2001 by Sanford Burnham Prebys supporters Mary Bradley and Reena Horowitz in honor of institute founders William and Lillian Fishman, recognize postdoctoral researchers through a competitive application process.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Advanced Terrain Mapping for Robots Peng Lu, an assistant professor at the University of Hong Kong, along with his postdoctoral student Yeke Chen and other team members sought to create a robot capable of overcoming these hurdles.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Postdoctoral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postdoctoral. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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