Postdocs are increasingly popular among PhD candidates and newly-minted PhDs in political science who wish to pursue an academic career in a context where many are called, but few are chosen. How can one secure postdoctoral funding and complete a successful postdoc? I answer this question based on my personal experience. After having presented the various types of postdocs, I discuss the “pitfalls” relative to the candidate, the research project, and the funding application. I conclude on a positive note by outlining ambitious yet achievable objectives for postdoctoral researchers.