# The Postdoc Journey

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Podcast: [Big Ideas Lab](https://stenobird.com/podcast/big-ideas-lab-7006723)
Published: 2026-06-30T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What happens after a PhD, but before a scientist is fully established?

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