A postdoctoral appointment is a temporary position designed to give people opportunities to conduct research under the guidance of faculty mentors. The time spent as a postdoc is in preparation for a career in academia, industry, government, the nonprofit sector or numerous other fields. For many, postdoctoral work is a critical step in securing future employment.
A postdoc is a person who:
- has been awarded a doctoral degree (or equivalent) within the past 10 years;
- will pursue a full-time program of advanced training and research under direction of a faculty member with an appointment in an academic department or organized research unit;
- will be supported by campus research grants or contracts, by fellowships administered by the campus or by other external sources.
- has not had more than five years of postdoctoral experience, including other institutions;
- has not held a tenure-track professorial appointment (assistant professor, associate professor or professor).
This site is designed to aid potential and current postdoctoral scholars as they transition and work in the UC Merced campus community. Postdocs are an important part of the research mission of the University of California. We hope to provide resources, assistance and guidance to incoming and existing postdocs who have decided on UC Merced to continue their successful academic careers.
For additional information, please contact us through the "Postdoctoral Scholar Services" category or call John Jackson at 209-228-4624.
