The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Accounting, finance, contracts

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models

6 Computer programming, systems or applications development

7 Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training

8 Managing or supervising people or projects

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations

12 Quality or productivity management

13 Teaching

14 Other ? Specify: _____________________________________

On which two activities in question A24 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A24 above.

1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Accounting, finance, contracts

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models

6 Computer programming, systems or applications development

7 Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training

8 Managing or supervising people or projects

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations

12 Quality or productivity management

13 Teaching

14 Other ? Specify: _____________________________________

On which two activities in question A30 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A30 above.

1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

On which two activities in question A24 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A24 above.

1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

Did you supervise the work of others as part of the principal job you held during the week of October 1, 2010?
Mark "Yes" if you recommended or initiated personnel actions such as hiring, firing, evaluating, or promoting others.
Teachers should not count students.

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to question A28)

The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Accounting, finance, contracts

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models

6 Computer programming, systems or applications development

7 Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training

8 Managing or supervising people or projects

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations

12 Quality or productivity management

13 Teaching

14 Other ? Specify: _________________________________

On which two activities in question A30 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A30 above.

1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1. Accounting, finance, contracts

2. Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake

3. Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need

4. Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices

5. Design or equipment, processes, structures, models

6. Computer programming, systems or applications development

7. Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training

8. Managing or supervising people or projects

9. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)

10. Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)

11. Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public realtions

12. Quality or productivity management

13. Teaching

14. Other ? specify _________________________

On which two activities in question B23 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question B23 above.

1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

Which two factors in question A22 were your most important reasons for working in an area outside the field of your highest degree?
Enter number of appropriate reason from question A22 above.

1 _____ Most important reason
2 _____ Second most important reason (Enter "0" if no second reason)

The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Accounting, finance, contracts

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models

6 Computer programming, systems or applications development

7 Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training

8 Managing or supervising people or projects

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations

12 Quality or productivity management

13 Teaching

14 Other ? Specify

To what extent was your work on your principal job related to your first U.S. doctoral degree? Was it...
Mark one answer.

1 [ ] Closely related (Go to question A30)
2 [ ] Somewhat related (Go to question A30)
3 [ ] Not related

(If not related) Did these factors influence your decision to work in an area outside of the field of your first U.S. doctoral degree?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Pay, promotion opportunities

2 Working conditions (e.g., hours, equipment, working environment)

3 Job location

4 Change in career or professional interests

5 Family-related reasons (e.g., children, spouse's job moved)

6 Job in doctoral field not available

7 Some other reason ? specify: ______________________

On which two activities in question B23 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question B23 above.

1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

Did you supervise the work of others as part of the principal job you held during the week of October 1, 2010?
Mark "Yes" if you recommend or initiated personnel actions such as hiring, firing, evaluating, or promoting others.
Teachers should not count students.

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to question B27)

Which two factors in question A22 were your most important reasons for working in an area outside the field of your highest degree?
Enter number of appropriate reason from question A22 above.

1 _____ Most important reason
2 _____ Second most important reason (Enter "0" if no second reason)

The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Accounting, finance, contracts

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models

6 Computer programming, systems or applications development

7 Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training

8 Managing or supervising people or projects

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations

12 Quality or productivity management

13 Teaching

14 Other ? Specify

(If Yes) What were your reasons for taking this postdoc?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 [ ] Additional training in PhD field

2 [ ] Training in an area outside of PhD field

3 [ ] Work with a specific person or in a specific place

4 [ ] Other employment not available

5 [ ] Postdoc generally expected for a career in this field

6 [ ] Some other reason ? Specify

Which two reasons in question A24 were your most important reasons for taking this postdoc?
Enter number of appropriate reason from question A24 above.

1 _____ Most important reason
2 _____ Second most important reason (Enter "0" if no second reason)

PRINCIPAL JOB STARTED
Month ___ ___ Year ___ ___ ___ ___

To what extent was your work on you principal job related to your highest degree? Was it...
Mark one answer.

1 [ ] Closely related (Go to page 7, question B23)
2 [ ] Somewhat related (Go to page 7, question B23)
3 [ ] Not related (Go to page 7, question B23)

Thinking about your principal job held during the week of October 1, please rate your satisfaction with that job?s...
Mark one answer for each item

1 Salary

2 Benefits

3 Job security

4 Job location

5 Opportunities for advancement

6 Intellectual challenge

7 Level of responsibility

8 Degree of independence

9 Contribution to society

How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the principal job you held during the week of October 1, 2010?
Mark one answer.

1 [ ] Very satisfied
2 [ ] Somewhat satisfied
3 [ ] Somewhat dissatisfied
4 [ ] Very dissatisfied

The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Accounting, finance, contracts

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models

6 Computer programming, systems or applications development

7 Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training

8 Managing or supervising people or projects

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations

12 Quality or productivity management

13 Teaching

14 Other ? Specify: _________________________________

On which two activities in question A30 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A30 above.

1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

(If Yes) Which Federal agencies or departments were supporting your work?
Mark all that apply.

1 [ ] Dept. of Defense (DOD)
2 [ ] Dept. of Education
3 [ ] Dept. of Energy (DOE)
4 [ ] National Institutes of Health (NIH)
5 [ ] Dept. of Health and Human Services (except NIH)
6 [ ] National Science Foundation (NSF)
7 [ ] Other ? Specify ______________________________

$___,___ ___ ___,___ ___ ___.00
TOTAL 2009 EARNED INCOME

On which two activities in question A24 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A24 above.

1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

To what extent was your work on your principal job related to your first U.S. doctoral degree? Was it...
Mark one answer.

1 [ ] Closely related (Go to question A30)
2 [ ] Somewhat related (Go to question A30)
3 [ ] Not related

(If not related) Did these factors influence your decision to work in an area outside of the field of your first U.S. doctoral degree?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Pay, promotion opportunities

2 Working conditions (e.g., hours, equipment, working environment)

3 Job location

4 Change in career or professional interests

5 Family-related reasons (e.g., children, spouse's job moved)

6 Job in doctoral field not available

7 Some other reason ? specify: ______________________

The next question is about your work activities on the principal job you held during the week of April 15, 1999. Which of the following work activities occupied 10 percent or more of your time during a typical work week on this job?
MARK (X) Yes or No for each

1. Accounting, finance, contracts

2. Applied research - study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need

3. Basic research - study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake

4. Computer applications, programming, systems development

5. Development - using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices

6. Design of equipment, processes, structures, models

7. Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, training

8. Managing and supervising

9. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., truck driving, machine tooling, auto/machine repairing)

10. Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)

11. Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations

12. Quality or productivity management

13. Teaching

14. Other ? Specify: ____________________________________

On which two activities in B24 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from B24 above.

1. ___ ___ Activity MOST hours
2. ___ ___ Activity SECOND MOST hours (Enter "0" if only one activity selected in B24.)

For which of the following reasons did you usually work fewer than 35 hours per week on the principal job you held during the week of October 1, 2010?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Previously retired or semi-retired

2 Student

3 Family responsibilities

4 Full-time job not available

5 Held more than one job

6 Did not need or want to work more hours

7 Other ? Specify

Concerning your principal job during the week of October 1, 2010, were any of the following benefits available to you, even if you chose not to take them?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Health insurance that was at least partially paid by your employer

2 A pension plan or a retirement plan to which your employer contributed

3 A profit-sharing plan

4 Paid vacation, sick, or personal days

On which two activities in question A30 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A30 above.

1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

(If Non-U.S. citizen) Were you a non-U.S. citizen...

1 [ ] With a Permanent U.S. Resident Visa (Green Card)
OBTAINED IN ___ ___ ___ ___ Year (go to question D12)

(If a Temporary U.S. Resident Visa Holder) On October 1, 2010, did you hold a visa issued...
Mark one answer.

1 [ ] For temporary work (e.g., H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, etc.)
2 [ ] For study or training (e.g., F-1, J-1, H-3, etc.)
3 [ ] To you as the dependent of another person (e.g., F-2, H-4, J-2, K-2, L-2, etc.)
4 [ ] For any reason ? Specify visa type

The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Accounting, finance, contracts

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models

6 Computer programming, systems or applications development

7 Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training

8 Managing or supervising people or projects

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations

12 Quality or productivity management

13 Teaching

14 Other ? Specify

Which two reasons in question A24 were your most important reasons for taking this postdoc?
Enter number of appropriate reason from question A24 above.

1 _____ Most important reason
2 _____ Second most important reason (Enter "0" if no second reason)

PRINCIPAL JOB STARTED
Month ___ ___ Year ___ ___ ___ ___

During the past 12 months, did you take any work-related training, such as workshops or seminars?
Include conferences or professional meetings only if you attended a training session at the conference or meeting.
Do not include college coursework for which you were enrolled in a degree program

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to question C4)

(If Not related) Did these factors influence your decision to work in an area outside the field of your highest degree?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1 Pay, promotion opportunities

2 Working conditions (e.g., hours, equipment, working environment)

3 Job location

4 Change in career or professional interests

5 Family-related reasons (e.g., children, spouse?s job moved)

6 Job in highest degree field not available

7 Some other reason ? Specify

Which two factors in question A22 were your most important reasons for working in an area outside the field of your highest degree?
Enter number of appropriate reason from question A22 above.

1 _____ Most important reason
2 _____ Second most important reason (Enter "0" if no second reason)

a. Accounting, finance, contracts

b. Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need

c. Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake

d. Computer applications, programming, systems development

e. Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices

f. Design or equipment, processes, structures, models

g. Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, training

h. Management and administration

i. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., truck driver, machinist or mechanic)

j. Professional services (health care, financial services, legal services, etc.)

k. Sales, purchasing, marketing

l. Quality or productivity management

m. Teaching

n. Other (specify:)

|___| Activity MOST hours
|___| Activity SECOND MOST hours (Enter Z if no second most)

During the past 12 months, did you take any work-related training, such as workshops or seminars?
Include conferences or professional meetings only if you attended a training session at the conference or meeting.
Do not include college coursework for which you were enrolled in a degree program

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to question C4)

(If yes) For which of the following reasons did you take training during the past 12 months?
Mark Yes or No for each item.

1. To improve skills or knowledge in your current occupation field

2. To increase opportunities for promotion or advancement in your current occupational field

3. For licensure or certification in your current occupational field

4. To facilitate a change to a different occupational field

5. Required or expected by employer

6. For leisure or personal interest

7. Other ? specify ______________