Meaning & use
postdoctoral
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Relating to advanced research or study undertaken after completing a doctoral degree.
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She accepted a postdoctoral position studying marine ecosystems.
His postdoctoral research focused on developing new cancer treatments.
A note on using this word
'Postdoc' is the informal noun form used to refer to a person holding a postdoctoral position, as well as the position itself.
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