Postdoc time is often harder than PhD. You have little time. Competition is higher. And you MUST stand out. + Your contract may end any moment. + Your salary is often low (for your age/education). + You’ve just relocated and prepare to relocate again. No wonder that Max Planck Society survey showed that depression and anxiety of postdocs is rising. Interestingly, Max Planck Institutes have substantial internal funding. So, in theory there should be less pressure to apply for grants, and everyone should be enjoying science. And yet the pressure on postdocs is immense. 📍 Many postdocs want to stay in academia. They want to apply for faculty positions or become senior scientists. Some of them achieve it. Others don’t. ❗️Why things don’t work out: In a recent workshop Q&A session, I discussed various scenarios and behind-the-scenes processes that PhD students should keep in mind if they’re considering a postdoc: “Postdocs: Competition, Hardship and Faculty Positions” Watch it on here: youtu.be/YJm9pyb5xwY (I’ll appreciate if you ‘like’ this video - you will GREATLY help it reach more students.)