Postdocs

• How to Ask a Professor You Barely Know for a Postdoc Recommendation
  You can ask a professor who barely knows you, but make it easy to assess your work: explain the connection, share materials, give a deadline, and allow an honest no.
• Postdoc vs. Assistant Professor: Which Is Better for an Academic Career?
  A postdoc is usually best for gaining mentorship and credentials; an assistant professorship offers independence, but only if the role is well supported.