How many publications do you need for a postdoc?

In more than one research area an average of about three peer-reviewed publications per year is recommended for postdoctoral fellows aiming to become tenure-track assistant professors.

Can I getting a postdoc without publications?

Yes. You can have a bad project, mentor, funding—even get scooped on your results– and still have done things that are important for an industry role. Remember doing a postdoc in industry will count as industry experience too so it could be worth exploring that option as well!

How many citations should a postdoc have?

I guess it depend on the quality of the papers you publish. If it is a breakthrough paper in your research area, than even one paper is enough to get a good post-doc position in Europe or in the US. If it is just a contribution to the field, then 10 to 15 papers will be sufficient for a good post-doc position.

Does Number of publication matter?

It doesn’t matter whether the paper will be published in high IF or low IF journal, but the number of citation matters. And this depends upon the quality of works.

Are publications important for jobs?

Publications often act as additional, supplementary resources to an application. Especially in fields with a publication requirement, offering citations of your work allows recruiters to look through them, assess your work and make a better hiring decision.

Is 60 references too many?

As far as I know, there is no limit on the number of references, only on the number of pages, which is respected. There is probably some discipline influence at work. In the social sciences, it is not uncommon to have around 50 references in a journal paper.

How do I decline a postdoc offer?

Just send a short but polite note telling them something like: you appreciate the offer but have decided to accept a different one. Maybe tell them (especially if it’s true!) that you respect their research, hope to see them at a conference or visit their institution in the future, or something nice along those lines.

How do you reply to a postdoc offer?

Thank you very much for your offer. I am currently waiting for an outcome of another application. I will be able to give you my answer on DATE.

How competitive is it to get a postdoc job?

S ecuring a postdoc position is fiercely competitive. Research carried out by Vitae, which supports the development of researchers, suggests that only 23\% of doctoral graduates find employment as research staff in higher education, while 14\% work as lecturers.

What happens if you stay in a postdoc position for too long?

Generally, the longer you stay in a postdoc position, the harder it is for you to move into other sectors. You need to think about how you can keep your options open for other occupations – only a very small proportion of doctoral graduates will end up in a longterm academic career.

How do I find funding for a postdoc?

If someone approaches a group looking for a postdoc the response they might get is: “We’re interested in you but we don’t have any funding – if you can find some then you can come here.” If this is the case, most universities subscribe to Research Professional, a big database of funding opportunities.