10 habits for a successful postdoc

Published in the Times Higher on 9th September, Catherine L Drennan (Professor of Chemistry and Biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) discusses the 10 must-dos for a successful postdoc.

Tip number 1:

‘Take ownership of your project – Your project is your baby. There will be loss of sleep, and growing pains, but you will have a special bond. You should know more about your project than anyone else. Get the help you need. Take full advantage of group meetings, faculty, others in the lab. Being a postdoc doesn’t mean that you should know everything.’

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