How do you pick a postdoc lab?

Choose a PI who has a history of being an effective mentor and whose personality fits your goals and work style. You should consider the funding status of both the lab and the postdoc position.

What is considered a big lab?

As a medium to a large-sized dog breed, the Labrador retriever weighs in at between 50-90 pounds. Some people might look at the Labrador retriever and think that they have a square-shaped body, but this shape often makes them appear more significant than they are.

Are Labs considered medium or large dogs?

Labs are friendly, outgoing, and high-spirited companions who have more than enough affection to go around for a family looking for a medium-to-large dog. The sturdy, well-balanced Labrador Retriever can, depending on the sex, stand from 21.5 to 24.5 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 55 to 80 pounds.

Are there different sizes of Labradors?

Just like people, Labradors come in a range of healthy sizes. The AKC breed standard allows for male Labs to be 22 to 25 inches tall at the withers, and 65 to 80 pounds. Females can be 21 to 24 inches tall, and 55 to 70 pounds. In fact an 80-pound male is just over 45% bigger than a 55-pound female!

How much less does a postdoc make than a librarian?

A scientific postdoc with a doctoral degree (to be redundant) with 5 years of experience makes ~ $4,000 less than the typical librarian and ~$5,000 less than the typical postal carrier. Okay, but maybe you’re thinking that you won’t stay a postdoc for 5 years.

Is it worth it to do a postdoc?

The only reason to do an academic postdoc is to become a professor. And the likelihood of that happening is very, very small. The most likely situation is that you will do a postdoc for approximately 5-7 years, make less than half the salary you are worth and eventually end up in an industry position.

How long does a postdoc stay at the NIH?

Okay, but maybe you’re thinking that you won’t stay a postdoc for 5 years. If this is what you’re thinking, you’re wrong. The director for extramural research at the National Institutes of Health reports that the average length of postdoc time in the sciences has stretched from around two years to over five years.

Can a postdoc be worth less than a garbage collector?

The supply of postdocs in academia far exceeds the demand for them. This makes postdocs essentially worthless in academia. Argue all you want, but the data don’t lie. If you’re an academic postdoc, you are worth less than librarians, mail carriers, and garbage collectors.