Appointment Process

Offer Letters

All postdoctoral appointments begin with formal recruitment. Appointees must be offered positions by a dean, director of the school, or organized research unit (ORU). Offer letters must clearly state the:

• Length of the appointment
• Amount of annual compensation
• Category of postdoctoral appointment being offered
• Relevant information regarding benefits associated with the offer

Offer letters should be sent at least one month prior to the beginning date of the appointment. Potential postdoctoral appointees must also accept the offer in writing. Please work with your sponsoring unit staff members for more details on the appointment process.

Terms of Appointment

All postdoctoral appointments are initially for a one-year period. All postdocs are required to work and receive compensation at 1 FTE (100 percent time). Exceptions to less than full-time appointments must be initiated by the postdoc and endorsed by the appropriate university officials.

Reappointment

The reappointment process must be initiated by the current postdoc's principal investigator (PI) or advisor, and processed through the school or ORU. Make sure to speak with your PI or advisor several months before termination of the existing appointment to determine if a reappointment will be offered.

Sponsoring Academic Units