Post Doc Hiring Process

The steps to the post doc hiring process are listed below. You may also download this framework as a PDF.

Principal Investigator (PI)

• Determines the need for new hire in conjunction with the department chair/FAO.
• Notifies FAO of need, Cc: division administrative analyst.

FAO

• Review and approve request.
• Notifies Academic Affairs of need, cc: division administrative analyst.

Academic Affairs

• Has PI identified a candidate?
• If no:
  • Initiate advertising if applicable.
  • PI to review application, conduct interviews and choose candidate. Proceed to steps listed under "Yes."
• If yes:
  • Work with PI to determine level, salary, hiring timeline and visa needs.
  • Initiate employment authorization form, job description, and letter of expectation and return to PI and FAO for completion.

PI

• Complete form and return to Academic Affairs.

Academic Affairs

• Review form and documentation for accuracy.
• Submit form and documentation SRP for review and approval.

SRP

• Review and approve.
• Send to chair and FAO for review and approval.

Department Chair

• Review and approve and return to SRP.

SRP

• Return form to AA

Academic Affairs

• Create appointment letter and send to candidate
• Once signed by candidate, submit employment authorization form, signed appointment letter, and CV to Human Resources via ServiceNow for the on-boarding process.

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