Resources for Faculty & Administrators
For faculty members who mentor postdocs and departmental administrators who manage postdoc appointmentsPosting Open Postdoc Positions
- Template form to post open positions for Prospective Postdocs – you can edit this document or compile your own and send to the Assistant Director of Postdoctoral Affairs to post
- If you would like the PDA to share your position on Twitter, please DM or cc @bsdpostdoc.
- Other places to post: National Postdoctoral Association Career Center, Postdoc Jobs, SACNAS Career Center, Science Careers, Nature Jobs, professional society career centers
- Our office can also arrange to meet prospective postdocs during campus visits to talk about the benefits of being a UChicago postdoc or put them in touch with the PDA Welcome Committee.
- If you are a Training Grant Administrator, see this overview for appointment timeline and process for appointing postdoctoral fellows on Training Grants (requires CNetID login).
- Provost’s Guide to Acceptable Interview Questions
Oversight
Office of Academic Affairs
- Appointment Process, Compensation, HR Resources
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
- Quarterly Orientation and Info Session for New Postdocs
- Handbook of BSD Postdoc Training Guidelines
- Weekly info bulletin
- Professional and Career Development Events
- Professional Development Resources
- Training Grants
Policies
University-wide
- Two types of Postdocs: Scholar and Fellow
- Benefits:
- Insurance through Garnett-Powers & Associates
- Postdoc Leave Policies
- Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct
BSD Specific
- Annual Evaluation and Re-appointment Form
- Annual postdoc assessment fee
- Term Limits: 5 years including previous experience
- Follow NIH NRSA scale for salary levels
- Fellows Only: Supplemental Stipend
- Complaint Resolution Process
Services for Postdocs
- Mentor Training for Postdocs
- myCHOICE Career Exploration and Skills
- NRMN-CAN (CIC Academic Network) Professional Development
- Career and Professional Development including Grants and Ethics
- UChicago GRAD Career Services
- Chicago Center for Teaching
- BSD Resource Groups
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Postdoctoral Association
- Established in 1999
- Steering Committee meets Monthly
- 9 Subcommittees
- Plans seminars and special events, symposia
- Social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
- Participates in the annual National Postdoctoral Association meeting