POSTDOC

postdoc, post doc

(noun) a scholar or researcher who is involved in academic study beyond the level of a doctoral degree

postdoctoral, postdoc, post doc

(noun) a grant that funds postdoctoral study or research

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

postdoc (plural postdocs)

(informal) A postdoctoral academic research position.

(informal) Someone in such a position.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

28 April 2024

POLYGENIC

(adjective) of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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