| Category |
Question |
| Quality of Training and Mentoring |
My principal investigator takes time to discuss the science behind the experiments and other work that I do. |
| Quality of Training and Mentoring |
I have learned much from my principal investigator about how to succeed as a scientist. |
| Quality of Training and Mentoring |
My colleagues help me to learn to use equipment and to perform techniques that are new to me. |
| Quality of Training and Mentoring |
My institution provides helpful training in grant writing, computer skills, and other skills that postdocs need. |
| Career Development Opportunities and Networking |
My principal investigator discusses my career outlook and available options and opportunities. |
| Career Development Opportunities and Networking |
The department or institution provides assistance and advice about career opportunities for postdocs. |
| Career Development Opportunities and Networking |
My institution’s reputation will aid me in pursuing my career outside my institution. |
| Career Development Opportunities and Networking |
My institution has an effective postdoc office, association, or advisor. |
| Career Development Opportunities and Networking |
My principal investigator encourages me to attend symposia and conferences, and makes money available to defray expenses. |
| Career Development Opportunities and Networking |
My principal investigator provides me with names of colleagues that may be able to help in my research and job search. |
| Career Development Opportunities and Networking |
I have opportunities to interact with high-quality researchers from other departments and institutions. |
| Quality of Communication |
My principal investigator communicates expectations and feedback clearly. |
| Quality of Communication |
My principal investigator makes time available to discuss issues that arise in my research. |
| Quality of Communication |
My principle investigator make stime available to discuss disputes that arise with colleagues and lab personnel. |
| Quality of Communication |
My laboratory colleagues are supportive and helpful. |
| Value of the Postdoc Experience |
The training and experience I receive as a postdoc will be valuable to me in my future career. |
| Value of the Postdoc Experience |
My research work and scientific contributions are valued by my supervisor. |
| Value of the Postdoc Experience |
I am proud of the research work I am doing as a postdoc. |
| Value of the Postdoc Experience |
I work in an institution which publishes a large number of scientific papers. |
| Quality of Facilities and Infrastructure |
My institution provides the equipment and supplies that I need for my research. |
| Quality of Facilities and Infrastructure |
My institution supplies the technical support and services I need for my research. |
| Quality of Facilities and Infrastructure |
My institution provides access to all essential information services and journals |
| Quality of Facilities and Infrastructure |
I am pleased with the atmosphere and community in which my work facility is located. |
| Funding |
My institution provides adequate funding for me to do my research |
| Funding |
My principal investigator has helped me get additional funding to do my own research. |
| Funding |
My department provides access to training grants, travel grants, and supplemental grants for research. |
| Equity |
Postdocs from other countries are treated fairly and equitably by their PI and colleagues. |
| Equity |
There are no differences between the treatment of male and female postdocs by their PI and colleagues. |
| Equity |
There is no discrimination against postdocs based on their religious beliefs or ethnic background. |
| Pay and Benefits |
All postdocs in my research groups are paid fairly. |
| Pay and Benefits |
The money I receive is adequate to cover my expenses and provide for reasonable leisure activities, considering the cost of living in my community |
| Pay and Benefits |
I receive the pay I am due on time and without bureaucratic problems. |
| Pay and Benefits |
My institution provides full medical insurance for me and my family at an affordable rate. |
| Pay and Benefits |
My institution makes reasonable allowances for parental responsibilities such as maternity/paternity leave and child care options. |
| Pay and Benefits |
My institution offers adequate retirement benefits for postdocs. |
| Pay and Benefits |
My institution provides advice and support on issues relating to immigration and visas for postdocs from other countries. |
| Family and Personal Life |
My principal investigator understands that I have family and personal obligations and encourages me to take care of these obligations. |
| Family and Personal Life |
The lab staff cooperate so that people can take time to solve family problems or take care of personal responsibilities. |
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