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Rank in North America in 2006 |
Rank in the US in 2005 |
Factor |
Category |
Rank outside North America in 2006 |
Rank outside the US in 2005 |
|
1 |
1 |
The training and experience I receive as a postdoc will be valuable to me in my future career. |
Value of the Postdoc Experience |
3 |
3 |
|
2 |
2 |
I have access to the books and journals I need for my research. |
Quality of Facilities and Infastructure |
1 |
1 |
|
3 |
4 |
My institution provides the equipment and supplies I need for my research. |
Quality of Facilities and Infastructure |
2 |
2 |
|
4 |
6 |
My institution provides full medical insurance for me and my family at an affordable rate. |
Benefits |
40 |
28 |
|
5 |
3 |
My principal investigator takes time to discuss the science behind the experiments and other work that I do. |
Quality of Training and Mentoring |
4 |
4 |
|
6 |
5 |
My principal investigator makes time available to discuss issues that arise in my research |
Quality of Communication |
5 |
5 |
|
7 |
7 |
I have learned much from my principal investigator about how to succeed as a scientist. |
Quality of Training and Mentoring |
23 |
15 |
|
8 |
13 |
The money I receive is adequate to cover my expenses and provide for reasonable leisure activities, considering the cost of living in my community. |
Remuneration and Compensation |
6 |
14 |
|
9 |
8 |
My principal investigator discusses my career outlook and available options and opportunities. |
Career Development Opportunities |
11 |
13 |
|
10 |
9 |
My principal investigator communicates expectations and feedback clearly. |
Quality of Communication |
19 |
7 |
|
25 |
34 |
There is no discrimination against postdocs based on their religious beliefs or ethnic background. |
Equity |
7 |
27 |
|
19 |
19 |
I can easily talk with other members of the lab about any problems that arise and they can talk with me. |
Quality of Communication |
8 |
17 |
|
23 |
- |
I have opportunities to interact with high-quality researchers from other departments and institutions |
Networking Opportunities |
9 |
- |
|
16 |
14 |
My institution supplies the technical support and services I need for my research. |
Quality of Facilities and Infastructure |
10 |
8 |