317 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 4 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (83%).
r/postdoc Traffic & Engagement r/postdoc Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/postdoc Most Active Times When r/postdoc Is Most Active
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r/postdoc Flair Performance r/postdoc Flair Performance
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r/postdoc Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/postdoc
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| postdoc | 118 (37.2%) | 11 | 13 |
| phd | 38 (12.0%) | 6 | 7 |
| advice | 16 (5.0%) | 6 | 7 |
| research | 16 (5.0%) | 6 | 7 |
| post | 15 (4.7%) | 14 | 11 |
| interview | 15 (4.7%) | 5 | 6 |
| msca | 15 (4.7%) | 14 | 15 |
| job | 14 (4.4%) | 11 | 10 |
| fellowship | 14 (4.4%) | 5 | 7 |
| university | 11 (3.5%) | 12 | 3 |
r/postdoc Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/postdoc
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Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/postdoc Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/postdoc
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Campus police report sheds new light on suicide of University of Michigan researcher Danhao Wang
Submitting a big grant - MSCA
Can’t find a postdoc in Europe
Postdoc hunting is exhausting
Is this the norm in most countries?
Do you treat the postdoc like a job?
Every Sunday I get depressed about my week ahead
Did anyone else feel technically unprepared when starting a postdoc?
can we have mandatory field specific tags in the sub?
MSCA postdoc application sent
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus police report sheds new light on suicide of University of Michigan researcher Danhao Wang | 105 | 1 | link | Sep 26 |
| Submitting a big grant - MSCA | 99 | 24 | text | Sep 7 |
| Can’t find a postdoc in Europe | 93 | 68 | text | Sep 24 |
| Postdoc hunting is exhausting | 86 | 62 | text | Sep 12 |
| Is this the norm in most countries? | 82 | 156 | image | Sep 8 |
| Do you treat the postdoc like a job? | 71 | 73 | text | Sep 24 |
| Every Sunday I get depressed about my week ahead | 69 | 23 | text | Sep 6 |
| Did anyone else feel technically unprepared when starting a postdoc? | 66 | 19 | text | Sep 21 |
| can we have mandatory field specific tags in the sub? | 65 | 11 | text | Sep 12 |
| MSCA postdoc application sent | 57 | 16 | text | Sep 8 |
r/postdoc Audience Overlap r/postdoc Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/postdoc FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/postdoc
What's the best time to post on r/postdoc?
Based on posting volume, r/postdoc is most active on Tuesdays around 4 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/postdoc?
r/postdoc averages 11 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/postdoc get?
Posts on r/postdoc average about 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/postdoc get most?
On r/postdoc, most posts are text posts (83%)