postdoctorate
7.0
About research done after completing a PhD
- adjective
- /ˌpoʊstˈdɒktərət/
- Specialized
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postdoctorado
- The institute offers several postdoctorate fellowships in the field of molecular biology.
Examples
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She began her postdoctorate research at a leading university in the United States.
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He attended a conference to present his postdoctorate findings on climate change.
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She is pursuing a postdoctorate in molecular biology.
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The postdoctorate program at Stanford is highly competitive.
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The institute offers several postdoctorate fellowships in the field of molecular biology.
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She began her postdoctorate research at a leading university in the United States.
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He attended a conference to present his postdoctorate findings on climate change.
Synonyms
6
6.7
Study or research done after getting a PhD
is identical in meaning but exists as an alternative word form
Surface Forms
postdoctorate positive
Morphology
Etymology
Postdoctorate comes from the prefix post- meaning 'after' and doctorate meaning 'a PhD', so it describes study or research that happens after someone finishes their PhD.