The majority of postdocs and PhD students I know would like to become an independent researcher one day. To achieve this goal, they dedicate a lot of their time doing experiments in order to build a strong publication record, which enables them to apply for grants/funding. This is how the system works, the way to prove yourself successful as a researcher.

The date and preliminary programme of next PCDI Postdoc Retreat has been announced, the registration will open soon.

A question to those of you who previously attended a Postdoc Retreat, how did you like it? What did you like best? What was the take home message to you? Would you recommend the Postdoc Retreat to your fellow postdocs/PhD students and for what particular reason?