Assessing factors that influence perceived burnout in postdoctoral fellows and identifying recommendations to support their well-being

This study expands upon the sparse literature on postdoctoral fellows by exploring factors that contribute to their perceived well-being and burnout, as well as provide suggestions to support their well-being. Findings contribute to the broader conversation of postdoctoral fellow well-being and burnout and informs the academy of focused strategies to improve their well-being and reduce burnout.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-03-17
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0344974
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Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions
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Assessing factors that influence perceived burnout in postdoctoral fellows and identifying recommendations to support their well-being

Jacqueline M. Zeeman, Emma L. Smits, Suzanne C. Harris, Robert McGinity
PLoS ONE
Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions
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Assessing factors that influence perceived burnout in postdoctoral fellows and identifying recommendations to support their well-being

Jacqueline M. Zeeman, Emma L. Smits, Suzanne C. Harris, Robert McGinity
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Abstract

This study expands upon the sparse literature on postdoctoral fellows by exploring factors that contribute to their perceived well-being and burnout, as well as provide suggestions to support their well-being. Findings contribute to the broader conversation of postdoctoral fellow well-being and burnout and informs the academy of focused strategies to improve their well-being and reduce burnout.

PLoS ONEVol. 21(3)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 22%
Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions
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