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Editorial
. 2019 May;597(9):2317-2322.
doi: 10.1113/JP277684. Epub 2019 Mar 31.

Enhancing career development of postdoctoral trainees: act locally and beyond

M Bishr Omary  1   2 , Yatrik M Shah  1   2 , Santiago Schnell  1   3 , Shoba Subramanian  4   5 , Michele S Swanson  5   6 , Mary X O'Riordan  5   6
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Editorial

Enhancing career development of postdoctoral trainees: act locally and beyond

M Bishr Omary et al. J Physiol. 2019 May.
No abstract available

Keywords: career development; career training; postdoctoral fellows.

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Figure 1. Postdocs have a wide range of career opportunities after completion of their training
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Figure 2. Harmonizing research productivity and mentor expectations with career development, career aspiration and work–life balance
Research productivity and mentor expectations can at times oppose work–life balance, being engaged in career development opportunities, and pursuing career aspirations. These seemingly at odds aspects can be harmonized by effective time management and mentor support.
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Figure 3. Local postdoc support provides proximal and effective access to meaningful career development opportunities
Postdoc career development starts with the research mentor but can be significantly bolstered by the engagement of local support mechanisms that we term the ‘L Factor’. Additional networking and resources can be made available at the level of the school or university where the postdoctoral training is carried out, in addition to national postdoctoral association(s), discipline‐specific organizations, and national and international meetings and symposia.
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