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Saving for Life After Your Postdoc (Yes, It Does Exist)

Aug 20, 2009

Postdocs at European Molecular Biology Organization have a better way to save for retirement, reports The Scientist. The organization created a pension plan for their postdocs that they can carry with them if the move from European country to European country. EMBO will also match up to €100 and guarantees 2.7 percent interest, which may increase based on the market. In the US, retirement savings plans for postdocs vary depending on whether the postdoc is considered an employee, though the National Postdoctoral Association offers annuities.

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