When are Biomedical Postdocs Ready for the Faculty Job Market? A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Metrics and Resilience Among Faculty Job Seekers
Amanda Haage, You Cheng, Christopher T. Smith, Ariangela J. Kozik, Ada K. Hagan, Nafisa M. Jadavji
This study analyzes factors influencing biomedical postdocs' readiness for faculty jobs using mixed-methods, finding readiness is multifaceted and influenced by support, strategy, and timing rather than a single metric.
bioRxiv · Aug 21, 2026 · PreprintScientific Communication & Education