Answer: postdoc

AnswerCrossword Clue
POSTDOCPh.D.'s next hurdle
POSTDOCLike some advanced research, briefly
POSTDOCScholar's pursuit, briefly
POSTDOCOne doing advanced research, often
POSTDOCPh.D.'s further studies
POSTDOCLike some specialized research, for short
POSTDOCFellow, often
POSTDOCCertain student
POSTDOCLab research assistant, maybe
postdocpostdoctoral award or scholar
postdocone engaged in postdoctral study
postdocpostdoctoral
postdocone engaged in postdoctoral study or research