Questions to Ask in Choosing an Adviser (for postdoctoral fellowship)
1) What are the advisor’s expectations of the postdoctoral fellow?
2) Will the advisor of the postdoctoral fellow determine the research program?
3) How many postdoctoral fellows has this advisor had? Where did they go afterward?
4) What do current and past postdoctoral fellows think about their experience?
5) Will the advisor have time for mentoring? Or should I seek out other mentors?
6) How many papers are being published? Where?
7) How many others (grad students, staff, and postdoctoral fellows) now work for this advisor?
8) What is the advisor’s policy on travel to meetings? Authorship? Ownership of ideas?
9) Will I have practice in grant writing? Teaching/mentoring? Oral presentations? Review of manuscripts?
10) Can I expect to take part of the project away after postdoc?
11) How long is financial support guaranteed? On what does renewal depend?
12) Can I count on help in finding my next position?
13) Will the adviser have adequate research funds to support the proposed research?
Questions International Students Should Ask
1) For what type of visa will the institution help me petition: J1 or H1-B? For some countries, also E-3 visa
2) Will the institution help me for my family members’ visas (J2/H4)?
3) Does the institution provide assistance in filling taxes?
4) Does the institution have housing facilities or a locator service to help me find an accommodation?
5) How much vacation time will I receive? Sick time? Expected hours per week?
6) Does the institution provide relocation allowance?
Reference:
www.stjude.org/education
(Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities)
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