First Job after Post-doc

[Xmo76890]

As those of us are approaching the halfway mark of postdoc (for one year postdocs). I wanted to ask the community when should individuals be applying for this first job? Is 6 months too far out? Should applications for jobs be completed closer to the end of postdoc? Any advice would be appreciated!

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[WisNeuro]

6 months out is not too soon. From start to finish, the interview, negotiation, and credentialing process can easily take up to 6 months.

 

[AbnormalPsych]

6 months out is fine. Honestly, probably earlier is better. Some places may hold a spot for you while you wrap up. Some places (cough....VA..... you need as much time as you possibly can.... so apply like yesterday.

 

[Xmo76890]

6 months out is fine. Honestly, probably earlier is better. Some places may hold a spot for you while you wrap up. Some places (cough....VA..... you need as much time as you possibly can.... so apply like yesterday.

haha thank you!

 

[WisNeuro]

Anecdotally, I accepted a position in a VA with roughly 10 months left of my 2-year postdoc. Even outside of the VA, the process can take a while. On-boarding and credentialing is at least a 2 month process for most payers.

 

[thebalmofhurtminds]

Anecdotally, I accepted my position 10 months before my start date. A few people did imply it was too soon. Then the pandemic hit and I was in a much more secure position. So take of that what you will.

 

[cara susanna]

At the VA where I work, we will generally negotiate start dates to allow people to finish up post doc if they're a really good candidate. Of course, we are in a less geographically desirable area so we can't be as picky.