Sigma Xi Postdoc Survey

All Results, All Institutions

Survey results for all institutions aggregated together. Excludes respondents who indicated that they were not in fact a postdoc (question RE25 in "Your Postdoc")

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  1. Table of Contents
  2. About You
  3. Benefits and Services
  4. » Institutional Environment «
  5. Your Advisor
  6. Your Postdoc
  7. Your Research
  8. Career Plans
  9. Your Life
  10. Overall Satisfaction
  11. Report Glossary
Page 4: Institutional Environment

"Institutional Environment" asks about written policies and procedures and about the availability of various types of training.

IE01. When you began this postdoc, did you receive an official letter of appointment or contract? [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Yes 84.3% (3688 / 4377)
2 = No 12.1% (530 / 4377)
3 = Don't know 3.0% (131 / 4377)
4 = Prefer not to answer ≤1.0% (≤44 / 4377)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 43.3 % (3344 / 7721)
     Logical skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Quit 4.9% (380 / 7721)
     Not answered 0.1% (8 / 7721)
 
IE02. What information did your letter or contract provide? [Fewer details]
Note: Asked of people who received an appoinment letter/contract
Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (subject to the condition below) (Medium 1 module) [?]
Condition: IE01=1 [?]
Check all that apply:
  All Results
5 = Term of appointment 77.5% (2810 / 3626)
1 = Compensation 63.7% (2310 / 3626)
2 = Benefits 43.5% (1576 / 3626)
3 = Your responsibilities 37.9% (1373 / 3626)
6 = Don't remember 14.9% (539 / 3626)
4 = Advisor's responsibilities 13.9% (505 / 3626)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 53.0 % (4095 / 7721)
     Logical skip 8.9% (690 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Quit 5.5% (428 / 7721)
     Not answered 0.3% (21 / 7721)
 
IE03. Which of the following written documentation have you received from your employer (either in print or online)? [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]

Select all that apply.
  All Results
1 = An employee handbook 45.5% (1960 / 4312)
3 = The contact information for a designated mediator/ombudsperson/human resources manager 29.6% (1278 / 4312)
5 = Don't remember 27.4% (1182 / 4312)
2 = The Federal Policy on Research Misconduct 25.8% (1112 / 4312)
4 = None of the above 23.1% (995 / 4312)
6 = Prefer not to answer ≤1.0% (≤44 / 4312)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.2 % (3409 / 7721)
     Logical skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Quit 5.5% (428 / 7721)
     Not answered 0.3% (25 / 7721)
 
IE04. Please rate the extent to which your current postdoctoral experience is preparing you for the following aspects of your future career. [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
 
Please rate the extent to which your current postdoctoral experience is preparing you for the following aspects of your future career.
IE04A. Research skills [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Poor 2.4% (104 / 4305)
2 = Fair 13.3% (573 / 4305)
3 = Good 38.8% (1671 / 4305)
4 = Excellent 45.5% (1957 / 4305)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.2 % (3416 / 7721)
     Logical skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 5.6% (429 / 7721)
     Not answered 0.4% (31 / 7721)
 
Please rate the extent to which your current postdoctoral experience is preparing you for the following aspects of your future career.
IE04B. Teaching skills [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Poor 41.6% (1770 / 4256)
2 = Fair 31.3% (1334 / 4256)
3 = Good 20.0% (853 / 4256)
4 = Excellent 7.0% (299 / 4256)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.9 % (3465 / 7721)
     Logical skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 5.6% (429 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.0% (80 / 7721)
 
Please rate the extent to which your current postdoctoral experience is preparing you for the following aspects of your future career.
IE04C. Management skills [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Poor 22.2% (945 / 4259)
2 = Fair 34.8% (1482 / 4259)
3 = Good 32.2% (1371 / 4259)
4 = Excellent 10.8% (461 / 4259)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.8 % (3462 / 7721)
     Logical skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 5.6% (429 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.0% (77 / 7721)
 
Please rate the extent to which your current postdoctoral experience is preparing you for the following aspects of your future career.
IE04D. Communication skills [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Poor 9.0% (387 / 4281)
2 = Fair 26.7% (1144 / 4281)
3 = Good 44.4% (1900 / 4281)
4 = Excellent 19.9% (850 / 4281)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.6 % (3440 / 7721)
     Logical skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 5.6% (429 / 7721)
     Not answered 0.7% (55 / 7721)
 
IE05. Please indicate the primary source of training you have received in the following areas as part of your current postdoctoral experience. [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
 
Please indicate the primary source of training you have received in the following areas as part of your current postdoctoral experience.
IE05A. Research ethics [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Workshop/seminar/formal coursework 35.6% (1515 / 4250)
2 = Informal, on the job training 33.3% (1415 / 4250)
3 = No training 31.1% (1320 / 4250)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 45.0 % (3471 / 7721)
     Logical skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 5.6% (436 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.0% (79 / 7721)
 
Please indicate the primary source of training you have received in the following areas as part of your current postdoctoral experience.
IE05B. Writing skills [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Workshop/seminar/formal coursework 10.3% (437 / 4252)
2 = Informal, on the job training 60.3% (2565 / 4252)
3 = No training 29.4% (1250 / 4252)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.9 % (3469 / 7721)
     Logical skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 5.6% (436 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.0% (77 / 7721)
 
Please indicate the primary source of training you have received in the following areas as part of your current postdoctoral experience.
IE05C. Public speaking skills [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Workshop/seminar/formal coursework 12.0% (512 / 4253)
2 = Informal, on the job training 60.3% (2563 / 4253)
3 = No training 27.7% (1178 / 4253)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.9 % (3468 / 7721)
     Logical skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 5.6% (436 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.0% (76 / 7721)
 
Please indicate the primary source of training you have received in the following areas as part of your current postdoctoral experience.
IE05D. Teaching skills [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Workshop/seminar/formal coursework 5.3% (223 / 4226)
2 = Informal, on the job training 30.7% (1298 / 4226)
3 = No training 64.0% (2705 / 4226)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 45.3 % (3495 / 7721)
     Logical skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 5.6% (436 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.3% (103 / 7721)
 
Please indicate the primary source of training you have received in the following areas as part of your current postdoctoral experience.
IE05E. Grant or proposal writing [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Workshop/seminar/formal coursework 16.7% (710 / 4244)
2 = Informal, on the job training 46.3% (1963 / 4244)
3 = No training 37.0% (1571 / 4244)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 45.0 % (3477 / 7721)
     Logical skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 5.6% (436 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.1% (85 / 7721)
 
Please indicate the primary source of training you have received in the following areas as part of your current postdoctoral experience.
IE05F. Group or lab management [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Workshop/seminar/formal coursework 3.6% (153 / 4234)
2 = Informal, on the job training 46.9% (1985 / 4234)
3 = No training 49.5% (2096 / 4234)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 45.2 % (3487 / 7721)
     Logical skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 5.6% (436 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.2% (95 / 7721)
 
Please indicate the primary source of training you have received in the following areas as part of your current postdoctoral experience.
IE05G. Project management [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Workshop/seminar/formal coursework 3.2% (134 / 4225)
2 = Informal, on the job training 53.6% (2263 / 4225)
3 = No training 43.3% (1828 / 4225)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 45.3 % (3496 / 7721)
     Logical skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 5.6% (436 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.3% (104 / 7721)
 
Please indicate the primary source of training you have received in the following areas as part of your current postdoctoral experience.
IE05H. Negotiating skills [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Workshop/seminar/formal coursework 4.2% (176 / 4214)
2 = Informal, on the job training 28.9% (1219 / 4214)
3 = No training 66.9% (2819 / 4214)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 45.4 % (3507 / 7721)
     Logical skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 5.6% (436 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.5% (115 / 7721)
 
Please indicate the primary source of training you have received in the following areas as part of your current postdoctoral experience.
IE05I. Intellectual property [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Workshop/seminar/formal coursework 9.5% (398 / 4208)
2 = Informal, on the job training 26.8% (1129 / 4208)
3 = No training 63.7% (2681 / 4208)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 45.5 % (3513 / 7721)
     Logical skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 5.6% (436 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.6% (121 / 7721)
 
Please indicate the primary source of training you have received in the following areas as part of your current postdoctoral experience.
IE05J. Conflict resolution skills [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Workshop/seminar/formal coursework 6.0% (252 / 4213)
2 = Informal, on the job training 32.7% (1376 / 4213)
3 = No training 61.4% (2585 / 4213)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 45.4 % (3508 / 7721)
     Logical skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 5.6% (436 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.5% (116 / 7721)
 
Please indicate the primary source of training you have received in the following areas as part of your current postdoctoral experience.
IE05K. English language skills [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Workshop/seminar/formal coursework 6.4% (268 / 4204)
2 = Informal, on the job training 36.4% (1532 / 4204)
3 = No training 57.2% (2404 / 4204)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 45.6 % (3517 / 7721)
     Logical skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 5.6% (436 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.6% (125 / 7721)
 
IE06. For which of the following areas would you be interested in receiving formal training? [Fewer details]
Note: Participants were only shown options for which they had not indicated that they had received formal training above
Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (subject to the condition below) (Medium 1 module) [?]
Condition: IE05A=2 or IE05A=3 or IE05B=2 or IE05B=3 or IE05C=2 or IE05C=3 or IE05D=2 or IE05D=3 or IE05E=2 or IE05E=3 or IE05F=2 or IE05F=3 or IE05G=2 or IE05G=3 or IE05H=2 or IE05H=3 or IE05I=2 or IE05I=3 or IE05J=2 or IE05J=3 or IE05K=2 or IE05K=3 [?]
Check all that apply.
  All Results
5 = Grant or proposal writing 64.4% (2640 / 4099)
6 = Group or lab management 46.3% (1896 / 4099)
7 = Project management 45.9% (1880 / 4099)
2 = Writing skills 45.6% (1870 / 4099)
4 = Teaching skills 44.4% (1820 / 4099)
8 = Negotiating skills 43.1% (1766 / 4099)
3 = Public speaking skills 38.8% (1591 / 4099)
10 = Conflict resolution skills 31.9% (1308 / 4099)
9 = Intellectual property 30.3% (1241 / 4099)
11 = English language skills 20.1% (823 / 4099)
1 = Research ethics 12.4% (509 / 4099)
12 = Don't know 3.0% (121 / 4099)
13 = Prefer not to answer 1.1% (44 / 4099)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 46.9 % (3622 / 7721)
     Logical skip 0.8% (62 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Quit 6.1% (474 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.7% (130 / 7721)
 
IE07. To what extent does your postdoc advisor encourage you to or discourage you from receiving formal training? [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Strongly discourages 1.9% (81 / 4255)
2 = Somewhat discourages 5.1% (218 / 4255)
3 = Neither encourages nor discourages 41.9% (1782 / 4255)
4 = Somewhat encourages 22.1% (942 / 4255)
5 = Strongly encourages 15.8% (674 / 4255)
6 = Don't know 11.2% (475 / 4255)
7 = Prefer not to answer 2.0% (83 / 4255)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.9 % (3466 / 7721)
     Logical skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Quit 6.1% (474 / 7721)
     Not answered 0.5% (36 / 7721)
 
IE08. To what extent has your current postdoctoral experience exposed you to opportunities outside of an academic or research career? [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Not at all 48.6% (2073 / 4266)
2 = Some 40.8% (1741 / 4266)
3 = A lot 7.6% (325 / 4266)
4 = Prefer not to answer 3.0% (127 / 4266)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.7 % (3455 / 7721)
     Logical skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 38.3% (2956 / 7721)
     Quit 6.2% (475 / 7721)
     Not answered 0.3% (24 / 7721)
 
IE09. Are you aware of formal written policies in your department or institution that address any of the following issues? [Fewer details]
 
Are you aware of formal written policies in your department or institution that address any of the following issues?
IE09A. Determining paper authorship and author precedence [Fewer details]
  All Results
1 = Yes 21.4% (1536 / 7177)
2 = No 49.4% (3542 / 7177)
3 = Don't know 29.2% (2099 / 7177)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 7.0 % (544 / 7721)
     Logical skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 6.2% (476 / 7721)
     Not answered 0.9% (68 / 7721)
 
Are you aware of formal written policies in your department or institution that address any of the following issues?
IE09B. Defining misconduct [Fewer details]
  All Results
1 = Yes 38.7% (2762 / 7144)
2 = No 34.2% (2442 / 7144)
3 = Don't know 27.2% (1940 / 7144)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 7.5 % (577 / 7721)
     Logical skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 6.2% (476 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.3% (101 / 7721)
 
Are you aware of formal written policies in your department or institution that address any of the following issues?
IE09C. Resolving grievances [Fewer details]
  All Results
1 = Yes 28.0% (1995 / 7126)
2 = No 39.1% (2788 / 7126)
3 = Don't know 32.9% (2343 / 7126)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 7.7 % (595 / 7721)
     Logical skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 6.2% (476 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.5% (119 / 7721)
 
Are you aware of formal written policies in your department or institution that address any of the following issues?
IE09D. Determining ownership of intellectual property [Fewer details]
  All Results
1 = Yes 33.2% (2372 / 7135)
2 = No 36.0% (2569 / 7135)
3 = Don't know 30.7% (2194 / 7135)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 7.6 % (586 / 7721)
     Logical skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Quit 6.2% (476 / 7721)
     Not answered 1.4% (110 / 7721)
 
IE10a. Are job placement services available to you at your institution? [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Yes 24.0% (946 / 3940)
2 = No 17.4% (686 / 3940)
3 = Don't know 58.2% (2293 / 3940)
4 = Prefer not to answer ≤1.0% (≤40 / 3940)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.8 % (3456 / 7721)
     Logical skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 37.9% (2927 / 7721)
     Quit 6.6% (506 / 7721)
     Not answered 0.3% (23 / 7721)
 
IE11a. Is career counseling available to you at your organization? [Fewer details]
 Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (Medium 1 module) [?]
  All Results
1 = Yes 32.9% (1295 / 3938)
2 = No 14.8% (584 / 3938)
3 = Don't know 52.0% (2048 / 3938)
4 = Prefer not to answer ≤1.0% (≤40 / 3938)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.8 % (3458 / 7721)
     Logical skip 0.0% (0 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 37.9% (2927 / 7721)
     Quit 6.6% (506 / 7721)
     Not answered 0.3% (25 / 7721)
 
IE10b. Have you made use of job placement services available to you at your institution? [Fewer details]
Note: Asked of participants who indicated that they had job placement services at their institution
Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (subject to the condition below) (Medium 1 module) [?]
Condition: IE10a=1 [?]
  All Results
1 = Yes 20.0% (188 / 941)
2 = No 75.8% (713 / 941)
3 = Don't know 3.0% (28 / 941)
4 = Prefer not to answer 1.3% (12 / 941)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 87.8 % (6780 / 7721)
     Logical skip 42.9% (3310 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 37.9% (2927 / 7721)
     Quit 7.0% (540 / 7721)
     Not answered 0.0% (3 / 7721)
 
IE11b. Have you made use of the career counseling that is available to you at your organization? [Fewer details]
Note: Asked of participants who indicated that they had career counseling services at their institution
Sampling: Asked of ~1 in 2 respondents (subject to the condition below) (Medium 1 module) [?]
Condition: IE11a=1 [?]
  All Results
1 = Yes 25.2% (324 / 1287)
2 = No 72.6% (934 / 1287)
3 = Don't know 1.2% (16 / 1287)
4 = Prefer not to answer ≤1.0% (≤13 / 1287)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 83.3 % (6434 / 7721)
     Logical skip 38.3% (2958 / 7721)
     Sampling skip 37.9% (2927 / 7721)
     Quit 7.1% (545 / 7721)
     Not answered 0.1% (4 / 7721)
 

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