Postdoc (noun)

A person engaged in postdoctoral research, typically someone who has recently completed a PhD and is working in academia or industry to gain additional research experience.

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A postdoctoral researcher or postdoc is a person engaged in postdoctoral research, it's a position typically taken by someone who has recently completed a phd degree and is working in academia or industry to gain additional research experience.

Examples:

1. She took a postdoc position at the university to gain more research experience.
2. The postdoc was working on a project to develop new medical treatments.
3. The postdoc's work was highly specialized and required a great deal of expertise.
4. The postdoc was mentored by a renowned scientist in her field.
5. The postdoc's research was published in several prestigious journals.