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postdoctoral

/ˌpoʊstˈdɑːktərəl/
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Plural:postdoctorals
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• adjective

1

Relating to or denoting academic research or advanced study undertaken after the completion of a doctoral degree.

Example

"She accepted a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship at a leading molecular biology institute."

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• noun

1

A scholar or researcher engaged in advanced academic work or training after earning a doctorate.

Example

"The laboratory employs several postdoctorals to oversee the daily experiments and mentor graduate students."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Postdoctoral. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/postdoctoral
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