[post.doc.tor.al] also post.doc.tor.ate adj (1936): being beyond the doctoral level: a: of or relating to advanced academic or professional work beyond a doctor's degree "a ~ fellowship" b: engaged in such work "~ scholars"
POSTDOCTORAL
Meaning of POSTDOCTORAL in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012