Is postdoc considered postgraduate?

A postgraduate student refers to someone who has already obtained a first degree, and is now pursuing a second, third, or Nth degree beyond it. See, e.g. this Wikipedia entry. A postdoctoral researcher is generally not considered as a student.

How many years is a postdoc?

There is no set length for a postdoc. It will depend on a number of factors such as the university, country of research, PI, or funding. That being said, most positions are two to three years and some can be extended. It is common to do more than one postdoc before applying for faculty positions.

Why would anyone do a postdoc?

A postdoc is generally a short-term research position that provides further training in a particular field, and for individuals planning research careers in academia, government, or industry, the postdoc years can be an opportunity to develop independence, hone technical skills, and focus research interests.

What is the difference between postdoc and postgraduate research experience?

Postdoc is the research experience AFTER (post) the doctorate degree. Postgraduate is the study after graduation. As graduation is marked by getting a Bachelor’s degree, postgraduate is usually Master’s period.

Can I do a postdoc without a postgraduate degree?

As graduation is marked by getting a Bachelor’s degree, postgraduate is usually Master’s period. Technically even postdoc comes under postgraduate because in most places in India and UK, you have to finish a Master’s before you go for a PhD. So no postdoc without postgraduate.

What is a postdoc in the UK?

Typically, UK postdocs can be Postdoctoral Research Assistants, Postdoctoral Research Associates (often abbreviated to PDRAs), or Postdoctoral Research Fellows.

What is the difference between postdoctoral associates and postdoctoral fellows?

Postdoctoral associates are classified as employees and receive employee benefits. Postdoctoral fellows are paid a stipend from external fellowships, NIH T32 training grants, or NIH F32 individual fellowships. Postdoctoral fellows are not employees, and as non-employees, are eligible for only dental insurance and health insurance at full cost.