Postdoctoral Fellows & Scholars

Postdoctoral Scholars (PDSs) are Divisional appointments 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. Postdoctoral Scholars go through annual reappointment up to a maximum of five postdoctoral training years (including postdoctoral training at another institution). 

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:

Chair’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, and funding attestation
• Description of the training/mentoring commitment and terms for evaluation
• Updated CV
• Copy of Postdoc Scholar Offer letter
• Visa documentation: J-1 request including the English Proficiency Checklist (and required documents) or H-1B Processing Request Form
• Five-point letter if candidate is an M.D.

Those interested in a position as a Postdoctoral Fellow should contact a faculty member directly.

Postdoctoral Fellows (PDFs) are Divisional appointments to formal postdoctoral training programs funded through training grants or fellowships. PDF appointments are generally for a 12-month term, with annual reappointment up to a maximum of five postdoctoral training years (including postdoctoral training at another institution). PDFs perform no services for the University and are not considered to be employees of the University. The primary purpose of the PDF appointment is the postdoctoral training experience. PDFs receive payment in the form of a stipend from the University or directly from an external funding source(s). The source of the stipend must be a training grant, fellowship, or other source specifically designated for the award of stipend for support during a designated period of postdoctoral training experience. The PDF is granted for the purpose of aiding in the pursuit of study or training to advance the education or training of the fellow.

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:

NOTE: For Postdoctoral Fellows on training grants (T32 and F32) – submit first to Traci DeMack and obtain her approval before submitting to OAA  - include the information you send to the packet submitted to OAA.

• Postdoctoral Fellow Appointment Request Form 
• Postdoc Annual Review form
• Updated CV 
• Visa documentation: J-1 request including the English Proficiency Checklist (and required documents) or H-1B Processing Request Form 
• Five-point letter if candidate is an M.D.

Those interested in a position as a Postdoctoral Fellow should contact a faculty member directly.