A national life sciences publication has
ranked the top locations for postdoctoral fellows to work, including
the University of Kansas Medical Center at No. 21 overall and
No. 3 among academic institutions.
The Scientist surveyed more than 3,000 non-tenured
life scientists and ranked more than 80 schools and research
centers. The Medical Center's overall ranking is the highest
in school history and puts it ahead of Duke University, Washington
University, and the National Institutes of Health, among others.
The magazine noted particular strengths in the Medical Center's
offerings in benefits and family life.
“This is great news, and the ranking is indicative of
the emphasis and importance we place on our postdoctoral fellows,” said
Allen Rawitch, PhD, vice chancellor for Academic Affairs and
dean of Graduate Studies. “We are always striving to make
the Medical Center a top location for the nation's most promising
researchers.”
As competition for funding and grants increases, institutions
rely on other factors to attract top candidates. In this year's
survey, respondents rated the “family life” category
as one of the most important factors in choosing an institution,
demonstrating the Medical Center's commitment to providing more
than world-class academics and research.
“The postdoc experience is about more than just lab work,” Dr.
Rawitch said. “We make a concerted effort to construct
an outstanding overall experience, both personally and professionally.”
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