Please click HERE for Postdoctoral Researcher Policy Manual

Postdoctoral Scholars (PDSs) are Divisional appointments with staff benefits intended for postdoctoral training and are generally supported by restricted funds. PDS appointments are generally for a 12-month term. Each PDS will have a primary faculty sponsor who will be responsible for developing a mentoring program for the trainee with clearly established expectations and goals.

Proposal--The department will prepare and submit a recommendation for the appointment that is reviewed by OAA for completeness and approved by the Dean. The original recommendation should be submitted to OAA. A complete recommendation will include:

Chairman’s letter to Dean which should include

• name of candidate
• proposed effective date and term
• proposed compensation
• Department endorsement of the appointment as a training experience
• Description of accomplishments for the current term, as well as training/mentoring commitment and terms for evaluation for the period of reappointment

_____Updated CV (suggested format) MS Word

_____ Completed “5-point” memorandum Link for MD candidates addressing the restrictions on patient care.

_____ Visa documentation -- J-1 request ADOBE PDF or H-1B Processing Request Form ADOBE PDF

Post-approval/Payroll—Upon approval, the department should update the individual's Personnel Action Form (PAF) with appropriate attachments for non-resident aliens. Forms must be received by the OAA payroll deadline to guarantee a paycheck at the end of the month. payrolldeadlines

_____     I-9 form and attachments ADOBE PDF

_____     UPP192 and attachments (for Permanent Residents and Non-Immigrant Aliens) ADOBE PDF