What is a Postdoc? In many fields, a postdoc is the next step on the academic career path after earning a PhD. A postdoc is a temporary position that allows a PhD to continue their training as a researcher and gain skills and experience that will prepare them for their academic career. Most postdoc positions are at a university or in industry. The purpose of these courses is to support young and talented researchers in promoting applied research at the University. These courses are for PhD students and those holding a clinical specialty or specialty in a field related to research activities in the University. The candidates coordinate with one of the University professors (faculty members) for conducting research projects in a research center affiliated to TUOMS. The duration of these courses is one to three years, and the principal researcher must have a master's degree (H-index=15 or higher). The post-doctoral research period does not lead to a degree. When PhD students start a postdoctoral course, they collaborate with the University in the implementation of a research project and are paid a monthly post-doctoral fee in exchange for research fellowship. What Does a Postdoc Do? A postdoc is primarily a researcher who works under the supervision of a mentor as part of a larger research group. As such, they conduct research, either on a pre-specified project or one of their own design and publish that research. At the same time, a postdoc is meant to prepare young researchers to become principal investigators or junior faculty members, so they also take on senior responsibilities like mentoring, grant writing, and teaching. Currently, there are 20 postdoc students doing research in collaboration with different TUOMS research centers. To apply for any postdoc course please contact us at research-vice@tbzmed.ac.ir.