Publish a top paper as a postdoc for career success

If you’re a postdoc who wants to achieve a permanent faculty position, it’s wise to publish a highly cited paper after your PhD, according to a study by an international team of researchers.

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Journal
Physics World
Published
2025-04-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-7058/38/03/02
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Academic Writing and Publishing
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Publish a top paper as a postdoc for career success

Michael J. Allen
Physics World
Academic Writing and Publishing
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Publish a top paper as a postdoc for career success

Michael J. Allen
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Abstract

If you’re a postdoc who wants to achieve a permanent faculty position, it’s wise to publish a highly cited paper after your PhD, according to a study by an international team of researchers.

Physics WorldVol. 38(3)
Openalex Percentile: Top 89%
Academic Writing and Publishing
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