S5E3: What is a postdoc and should I do one?

One question Jess and Sara get a lot is whether doing a postdoc is a good idea. Here, we talk about what a postdoc is, how long it lasts, and what kinds of jobs a postdoc can take on. We also describe what we see as the advantages and disadvantages of the position. We talk a bit about our past times as post docs, and what kinds of things you can do when you are there, and what kinds of grants are available just for you if you decide to go for it. In this episode, we mention this nice resource for postdocs: Email us letters about developmental science at withinandbetweenpod@gmail.com . More episodes and podcast information at WithinandBetweenPod.com . Our theme music was composed by Jason Flowers. Our logo was created by Nathan Archer.

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S5E3: What is a postdoc and should I do one? is an episode from Within & Between by Within&Between Podcast.

This episode is 00:50:42 long.

This episode was published on Feb 4, 2026.

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