noun
postdoc; postdoctoral researcher
A researcher who has completed a doctorate and is engaged in further research, typically on a fixed-term contract. Wasei-eigo from English 'post doctor'.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from post doctor
彼はポストドクターとして大学で研究を続けている。
He continues his research at the university as a postdoc.
ポストドクターのポジションに応募した。
I applied for a postdoctoral position.