How to promote co-development between postdocs: a case for peer group meetings.

Abstract

'Who in their right mind would add another meeting to an already overflowing schedule?' This thought crossed our minds when we first discussed the idea of a postdoc peer group meeting. We are five early career researchers working in the same laboratory, each from a different background, shaped as much by our origins, stages in life, and previous research experience. When we started our series of meetings by asking 'What is a postdoc?', we struggled with our own definition of the position, bringing different answers and perspectives. This made us realize that postdoc peer group meetings could be a journey toward open discussion, co-development, and self-discovery.