noun
- a period of research work undertaken after completing a doctoral degree
Usage: academic
adjective
- relating to or denoting work or study undertaken after completing a doctoral degree
Usage: academic
Examples
- She completed her postdoctorate at Harvard Medical School.
- The university offers several postdoctorate positions in chemistry.
- His postdoctorate research focused on climate change.
- The postdoctorate program lasts two years.
- Many scientists pursue postdoctorate work before seeking permanent positions.
- The postdoctorate fellowship provided valuable research experience.