| Factors | Categories |
| My principal investigator takes time to discuss the science behind the experiments and other work that I do. | Quality of Training and Mentoring |
| I have learned much from my principal investigator about how to succeed as a scientist. | Quality of Training and Mentoring |
| My colleagues help me to learn to use equipment and to perform techniques that are new to me. | Quality of Training and Mentoring |
| My institution provides helpful training in grant writing, computer skills, and other skills that postdocs need. | Quality of Training and Mentoring |
| My principal investigator discusses my career outlook and available options and opportunities. | Career Development Opportunities |
| The department or institution provides seminars and conferences that help me find out more about career opportunities. | Career Development Opportunities |
| My institution's reputation will aid me in pursuing my career outside my institution. | Career Development Opportunities |
| My institution has an effective postdoc office, association, or advisor. | Career Development Opportunities |
| My principal investigator communicates expectations and feedback clearly. | Quality of Communication |
| My principal investigator makes time available to discuss issues that arise in my research. | Quality of Communication |
| My institution has adequate and clear procedures for resolving disputes with colleagues and supervisors. | Quality of Communication |
| My laboratory colleagues are supportive and helpful. | Quality of Communication |
| The bureaucracy at my institution is transparent and easy to navigate. | Quality of Communication |
| My principal investigator encourages me to attend symposia and conferences, and makes money available to defray expenses. | Networking Opportunities |
| My principal investigator provides me with names of colleagues that may be able to help in my research and job search. | Networking Opportunities |
| I have opportunities to interact with high-quality researchers from other departments and institutions. | Networking Opportunities |
| The training and experience I receive as a postdoc will be valuable to me in my future career. | Value of the Postdoc Experience |
| My research work and scientific contributions are valued by my supervisor. | Value of the Postdoc Experience |
| I am proud of the research work I have done as a postdoc. | Value of the Postdoc Experience |
| The other postdocs at my institution are high quality scientists. | Value of the Postdoc Experience |
| The staff or faculty in my institution are highly respected scientists. | Value of the Postdoc Experience |
| I work in an institution which publishes a large number of scientific papers. | Value of the Postdoc Experience |
| I work in an institution which publishes highly cited papers. | Value of the Postdoc Experience |
| My institution provides the equipment and supplies that I need for my research. | Quality of Facilities and Infrastructure |
| My institution supplies the technical support and services I need for my research. | Quality of Facilities and Infrastructure |
| I have access to the books and journals I need for my research. | Quality of Facilities and Infrastructure |
| I am pleased with the atmosphere and community in which my work facility is located. | Quality of Facilities and Infrastructure |
| My institution provides adequate funding for me to do my research | Funding |
| My principal investigator has helped me get additional funding to do my own research. | Funding |
| My department provides access to training grants, travel grants, and supplemental grants for research. | Funding |
| Postdocs from other countries are treated fairly and equitably by their PI and colleagues. | Equity |
| There are no differences between the treatment of male and female postdocs by their PI and colleagues. | Equity |
| There is no discrimination against postdocs based on their religious beliefs or ethnic background. | Equity |
| My principal investigator pays everyone fairly. | Remuneration and Compensation |
| The money I receive is adequate to cover my expenses and provide for reasonable leisure activities, considering the cost of living in my community | Remuneration and Compensation |
| The money I receive is fair considering my age, education and experience. | Remuneration and Compensation |
| I receive the pay I am due on time and without bureaucratic problems. | Remuneration and Compensation |
| My institution provides full medical insurance for me and my family at an affordable rate. | Benefits |
| My institution makes reasonable allowances for parental responsibilities such as maternity/paternity leave and child care options. | Benefits |
| My institution offers adequate retirement benefits for postdocs. | Benefits |
| Postdocs receive the same benefits as other employees at my institution. | Benefits |
| My principal investigator understands that I have family and personal obligations and encourages me to take care of these obligations. | Family and Personal Life |
| The lab staff cooperate so that people can take time to solve family problems or take care of personal responsibilities. | Family and Personal Life |
