Sigma Xi Postdoc Survey

Results by Gender, All Institutions

Survey results by gender 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
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  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) [?]
  Men Women
1 = Yes 85.1% (2102 / 2471) 83.4% (1553 / 1862)
2 = No 11.5% (283 / 2471) 12.9% (241 / 1862)
3 = Don't know 2.9% (71 / 2471) 3.0% (56 / 1862)
4 = Prefer not to answer ≤1.0% (≤25 / 2471) ≤1.0% (≤19 / 1862)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 43.3 % (1884 / 4355) 41.5 % (1320 / 3182)
     Logical skip 0.0% (0 / 4355) 0.0% (0 / 3182)
     Sampling skip 39.1% (1703 / 4355) 37.8% (1204 / 3182)
     Quit 4.1% (177 / 4355) 3.6% (114 / 3182)
     Not answered 0.1% (4 / 4355) 0.1% (2 / 3182)
 
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:
  Men Women
5 = Term of appointment 77.3% (1596 / 2066) 77.8% (1190 / 1530)
1 = Compensation 66.0% (1363 / 2066) 60.8% (930 / 1530)
2 = Benefits 46.9% (969 / 2066) 39.0% (596 / 1530)
3 = Your responsibilities 42.1% (869 / 2066) 32.2% (493 / 1530)
6 = Don't remember 15.4% (319 / 2066) 13.8% (211 / 1530)
4 = Advisor's responsibilities 14.9% (308 / 2066) 12.4% (190 / 1530)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 52.6 % (2289 / 4355) 51.9 % (1652 / 3182)
     Logical skip 8.5% (369 / 4355) 9.7% (308 / 3182)
     Sampling skip 39.1% (1703 / 4355) 37.8% (1204 / 3182)
     Quit 4.8% (207 / 4355) 4.1% (131 / 3182)
     Not answered 0.2% (10 / 4355) 0.3% (9 / 3182)
 
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.
  Men Women
1 = An employee handbook 50.0% (1216 / 2431) 39.6% (728 / 1840)
3 = The contact information for a designated mediator/ombudsperson/human resources manager 31.1% (755 / 2431) 27.9% (513 / 1840)
5 = Don't remember 28.3% (687 / 2431) 26.2% (482 / 1840)
2 = The Federal Policy on Research Misconduct 27.6% (672 / 2431) 23.4% (430 / 1840)
4 = None of the above 19.6% (477 / 2431) 27.6% (508 / 1840)
6 = Prefer not to answer ≤1.0% (≤25 / 2431) ≤1.0% (≤19 / 1840)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.2 % (1924 / 4355) 42.2 % (1342 / 3182)
     Logical skip 0.0% (0 / 4355) 0.0% (0 / 3182)
     Sampling skip 39.1% (1703 / 4355) 37.8% (1204 / 3182)
     Quit 4.8% (207 / 4355) 4.1% (131 / 3182)
     Not answered 0.3% (14 / 4355) 0.2% (7 / 3182)
 
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) [?]
  Men Women
1 = Poor 2.1% (51 / 2430) 2.8% (51 / 1832)
2 = Fair 12.7% (308 / 2430) 14.0% (257 / 1832)
3 = Good 37.7% (916 / 2430) 40.2% (737 / 1832)
4 = Excellent 47.5% (1155 / 2430) 43.0% (787 / 1832)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.2 % (1925 / 4355) 42.4 % (1350 / 3182)
     Logical skip 39.1% (1703 / 4355) 37.8% (1204 / 3182)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 4355) 0.0% (0 / 3182)
     Quit 4.8% (207 / 4355) 4.1% (132 / 3182)
     Not answered 0.3% (15 / 4355) 0.4% (14 / 3182)
 
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) [?]
  Men Women
1 = Poor 41.0% (984 / 2402) 42.2% (764 / 1812)
2 = Fair 32.1% (771 / 2402) 30.5% (552 / 1812)
3 = Good 20.1% (484 / 2402) 20.0% (362 / 1812)
4 = Excellent 6.8% (163 / 2402) 7.4% (134 / 1812)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.8 % (1953 / 4355) 43.1 % (1370 / 3182)
     Logical skip 39.1% (1703 / 4355) 37.8% (1204 / 3182)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 4355) 0.0% (0 / 3182)
     Quit 4.8% (207 / 4355) 4.1% (132 / 3182)
     Not answered 1.0% (43 / 4355) 1.1% (34 / 3182)
 
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) [?]
  Men Women
1 = Poor 21.3% (512 / 2408) 23.2% (420 / 1809)
2 = Fair 35.1% (845 / 2408) 34.4% (622 / 1809)
3 = Good 33.2% (799 / 2408) 31.1% (563 / 1809)
4 = Excellent 10.5% (252 / 2408) 11.3% (204 / 1809)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.7 % (1947 / 4355) 43.1 % (1373 / 3182)
     Logical skip 39.1% (1703 / 4355) 37.8% (1204 / 3182)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 4355) 0.0% (0 / 3182)
     Quit 4.8% (207 / 4355) 4.1% (132 / 3182)
     Not answered 0.8% (37 / 4355) 1.2% (37 / 3182)
 
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) [?]
  Men Women
1 = Poor 8.9% (215 / 2421) 8.7% (158 / 1818)
2 = Fair 26.7% (647 / 2421) 27.0% (490 / 1818)
3 = Good 45.3% (1096 / 2421) 43.4% (789 / 1818)
4 = Excellent 19.1% (463 / 2421) 21.0% (381 / 1818)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.4 % (1934 / 4355) 42.9 % (1364 / 3182)
     Logical skip 39.1% (1703 / 4355) 37.8% (1204 / 3182)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 4355) 0.0% (0 / 3182)
     Quit 4.8% (207 / 4355) 4.1% (132 / 3182)
     Not answered 0.6% (24 / 4355) 0.9% (28 / 3182)
 
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) [?]
  Men Women
1 = Workshop/seminar/formal coursework 33.3% (799 / 2400) 38.7% (700 / 1807)
2 = Informal, on the job training 33.8% (811 / 2400) 32.6% (589 / 1807)
3 = No training 32.9% (790 / 2400) 28.7% (518 / 1807)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.9 % (1955 / 4355) 43.2 % (1375 / 3182)
     Logical skip 39.1% (1703 / 4355) 37.8% (1204 / 3182)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 4355) 0.0% (0 / 3182)
     Quit 4.8% (209 / 4355) 4.3% (137 / 3182)
     Not answered 1.0% (43 / 4355) 1.1% (34 / 3182)
 
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) [?]
  Men Women
1 = Workshop/seminar/formal coursework 9.5% (227 / 2401) 11.5% (208 / 1809)
2 = Informal, on the job training 59.9% (1439 / 2401) 60.8% (1099 / 1809)
3 = No training 30.6% (735 / 2401) 27.8% (502 / 1809)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.9 % (1954 / 4355) 43.1 % (1373 / 3182)
     Logical skip 39.1% (1703 / 4355) 37.8% (1204 / 3182)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 4355) 0.0% (0 / 3182)
     Quit 4.8% (209 / 4355) 4.3% (137 / 3182)
     Not answered 1.0% (42 / 4355) 1.0% (32 / 3182)
 
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) [?]
  Men Women
1 = Workshop/seminar/formal coursework 11.5% (275 / 2399) 12.8% (232 / 1812)
2 = Informal, on the job training 58.4% (1401 / 2399) 62.9% (1139 / 1812)
3 = No training 30.1% (723 / 2399) 24.3% (441 / 1812)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.9 % (1956 / 4355) 43.1 % (1370 / 3182)
     Logical skip 39.1% (1703 / 4355) 37.8% (1204 / 3182)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 4355) 0.0% (0 / 3182)
     Quit 4.8% (209 / 4355) 4.3% (137 / 3182)
     Not answered 1.0% (44 / 4355) 0.9% (29 / 3182)
 
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) [?]
  Men Women
1 = Workshop/seminar/formal coursework 4.9% (116 / 2387) 5.8% (105 / 1797)
2 = Informal, on the job training 29.7% (710 / 2387) 31.9% (574 / 1797)
3 = No training 65.4% (1561 / 2387) 62.2% (1118 / 1797)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 45.2 % (1968 / 4355) 43.5 % (1385 / 3182)
     Logical skip 39.1% (1703 / 4355) 37.8% (1204 / 3182)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 4355) 0.0% (0 / 3182)
     Quit 4.8% (209 / 4355) 4.3% (137 / 3182)
     Not answered 1.3% (56 / 4355) 1.4% (44 / 3182)
 
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) [?]
  Men Women
1 = Workshop/seminar/formal coursework 15.5% (371 / 2398) 18.3% (331 / 1804)
2 = Informal, on the job training 45.1% (1082 / 2398) 47.9% (865 / 1804)
3 = No training 39.4% (945 / 2398) 33.7% (608 / 1804)
 
Item nonresponse [?] 44.9 % (1957 / 4355) 43.3 % (1378 / 3182)
     Logical skip 39.1% (1703 / 4355) 37.8% (1204 / 3182)
     Sampling skip 0.0% (0 / 4355) 0.0% (0 / 3182)
     Quit 4.8% (209 / 4355) 4.3% (137 / 3182)
     Not answered 1.0% (45 / 4355) 1.2%