Hi,

I do wonder what does it mean, when applying for the posdoc position you are offered a research associate position for shorter time instead and in the same time they are sending postdoc announcement everywhere and are still searching and recruiting for the same postdoc position (the same research topic). In other words, they offer you the job an in the same time they extend the recruitment process for the same postdoc position. What do you think about it? Do you know what is the difference between postdoc and research associate in Europe?

Many thanx

Joanna

Thank you for your reply. I really do not know what to do, if it is a good idea to accept it or not and to search for sth else. The position is in North America, exactly in Canada, and this is a training 3-year postdoctoral fellowship with the money just for one year initially and then I would have to applly for my own grant to cover the salary. The research topic is totally different then the one I was working on during my PhD, so I do not think my supervisor will know the PI and can help. It is very challenging: new country, new research topic, very interesting to me, but on the other hand I would like to see the PI, talk with the people and to "feel the atmosphere in the lab" before I decide that I see myself in that lab and take this long journej to setlle down there for couple of years. I heard that quite often you might not be so happy as a postdoc...working as a slave...etc...

Hello,

What would you think when after 2 telephone interviews you were offered a postdoc position. I do wonder if it is common when you apply for the position that is in other continent and it is about the money - to pay for the interview expenses (expensive flight and the accommodation). However if it is well founded institution it seams strange for me....I was offered a job but feel anxious....I would prefer to see the people and the lab before signing the contract. What would you advise?

Thanx in advance,

Joanna