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University of Minnesota ranks in top ten places in U.S. to work for postdoctoral scholars- U of M tops among public universities in latest rankings -
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL ( 2/27/2009 ) -- The University of Minnesota has been named among the top 10 workplaces for postdoctoral scholars in the United States in an annual survey conducted by The Scientist, an international magazine of the life sciences. The ranking places the university among top-tier public and private laboratories, agencies and companies. The top rank went to the MIT-affiliated prestigious Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, followed by such innovative names as Sandia National Laboratories, Novartis and Genentech. At number 10, the university stands out as the top and only public university among the top 20. Postdoctoral scholars are short-term employees, primarily in the sciences, who conduct and publish research in laboratories and universities around the world. Many scientific fields require a period of postdoctoral work before hiring into a permanent or tenure-track position. The University of Minnesota employs about 900 postdoctoral researchers across its college units each year, with the majority in the sciences and engineering. Because they play such a vital role in the research enterprise, the university created the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs in 2002. The Postdoctoral Association formed in 2003. "This recognition is a credit to the quality of the mentoring provided by the university's faculty and to the commitment of the Postdoctoral Association," said Noro Andriamanalina, director of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Andriamanalina coordinates a set of more than 30 popular professional development workshops each year for postdoctoral scholars and more than 10,000 graduate students to help them prepare for careers in academia, industry and other sectors. Topics range from grant writing and publishing to teaching and the job search process. The Scientist serves leading researchers in academia and industry and publishes the annual ranking based on a reader survey. The survey gathers input on quality of training, mentoring, work environment and other factors. "The University of Minnesota's presence in the top ten is an extraordinary accomplishment," said Gail Dubrow, vice provost and dean of the Graduate School. "It's an indicator of excellence in graduate education and postdoctoral training, and it shows the synergy between them." The University of Minnesota is a leader among institutions providing comprehensive and coherent services for postdoctoral scholars. For more information, see the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs: http://www.grad.umn.edu/postdoctoral_affairs A complete set of rankings are available by visiting The Scientist's website at: http://www.the-scientist.com/2009/03/1/47/1/ ---------- |
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