Is there a particular structure that a research lab should have? I want to know if a research lab at a university should normally include specific roles in order to be considered a lab ?
I explain, for a newly joining Ph.D. student, i expect the lab to include a post-doc and at least other Ph.Ds, is it reasonable expectations ?
Thanks for clarifying this.
No, there are no standards for what is considered a &quot;lab.&quot;
I know of labs with many postdocs, lots of staff, and few students. I know of other labs that are more focused on undergrads, with a few grad students and no postdocs.
Of course, you can take the lab composition into account when deciding whether it is a good fit, but there is no criterion to point to and say &quot;ah, this is a poorly structured lab.&quot;