It's a simple formula: Start with well-equipped research facilities, add helpful mentors and knowledgeable colleagues, allow researchers the freedom to explore new ideas, throw in enough money and benefits, and you get productive and satisfied postdocs. At least, that seems to be the winning formula for research institutes ranked by their postdocs as being the "Best Places to Work" in 2007.
By Ted Agres
Top 40 North American institutions
Industry postdocs make the grade
Assessing the postdoc experience
Top 15 North American institutions
The Scientist's fifth annual survey reveals that postdocs worldwide are mainly interested in getting the training and experience they need to advance their careers. They are willing to tolerate institutional quirks and lackluster compensation, at least for a time, if it means gaining ...
