Leadership for the postdoctoral to independent investigator transition
The transition from postdoctoral researcher to independent investigator is marked by complex decision-making and uncertainty. At the Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy Postdoc Summit 2025, we discussed these challenges, as well as strategies to support this transition.
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The transition from postdoctoral researcher to independent investigator is marked by complex decision-making and uncertainty. At the Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy Postdoc Summit 2025, we discussed these challenges, as well as strategies to support this transition.
König, J. Postdoctoral employment and future non-academic career prospects. PLoS ONE 17, e0278091 (2022).