Pronunciations (2)
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/pəʊs(t)ˈdɒkt(ə)r(ə)l/
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pəʊs(t)ˈdɒkt(ə)r(ə)l
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Adjective
After receiving a doctorate; especially of academic research or study beyond the level of a doctoral degree.
Usage- not-comparable
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When Dr. Michael Dugan took his first postdoctoral research appointment in 1985, he considered it a steppingstone to a permanent theoretical physics post on a college faculty.
Noun
Synonym of postdoc.
Adjective
of or relating to study or research that is done after work for the doctoral degree has been completed
Noun
a grant that funds postdoctoral study or research
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