Attributes of successful postdoctoral researchers
What attributes do group leaders or faculty look for in postdoctoral researchers? What's important to me as the head of the lab? This discussion is based on hosting dozens of postdocs over the years in our lab...and looking back in terms of who added a lot to our group.
0:00 This is based on quite a lot of experience with hosting postdocs
0:36 Contribution to productivity: several points to consider
3:20 Adding a creative spark
4:28 Bringing a new method or specific expertise to the lab
6:11 Enhancing team dynamics
8:32 Independence, maturity & responsibility: is the person a good colleague?
10:37 Wrapping up: no single person will tick all boxes, and there is also development over time
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