The Scientist magazine has compiled the results from its 2012 analysis of the best places to work for postdoctoral fellows, and OMRF has come up a big winner—again. The survey results ranked OMRF 5th for 2012, up from 6th position in 2011. Scores ranked institutions’ quality of training and mentoring, facilities, compensation packages and career development opportunities for young scientists.
Postdoctoral fellows are typically junior scientists who have recently completed their doctoral degrees. They spend 3 to 5 years at a research institution gaining experience and training under the guidance of senior scientists before moving on to lead laboratories, work in the biotechnology industry or pursue other careers in the biological sciences.
“We place a strong emphasis on scientific training at OMRF, and this survey tells us that we’re more than holding our own against the nation’s research powerhouses,” says OMRF President Stephen Prescott. “The work our postdocs do has a major impact on the quality of our science, so we focus on giving them everything they need to thrive.”
“I like working at OMRF because it’s a nice, friendly place with a very collaborative environment. Just yesterday, somebody from another lab came by to teach me a new technique.”
Dr. Mandi Wiley
“The foundation has really excelled with core facilities. We have invested well in equipment.”
Dr. Mark Coggeshall
“What makes OMRF a great place to work is the people. We get support from every department –from our librarian Beth Mikkola to the receiving dock.”
Dr. Hui-Ying Lim
