As a department administrator, you play a crucial role in supporting Postdoctoral Research Fellows. You provide a important line of communication, ensure accurate records, clear policy guidelines, and access to the multitude of resources available on campus.
We hope this toolkit can offer helpful information about postdoctoral research fellow appointments in Michigan Medicine.
Questions? Please contact us at postdocoffice@med.umich.edu to get in touch with Kaylee Steen, Associate Director of Professional Development and Trainee Support
What is a Postdoc?
U-M Policies
Michigan Medicine Policies
Support from MM HR & Your HR Business Partner
Responsibilities of Department Administrators
Postdoc Hiring Process
How to Hire
Postdoc Appointment Checklist
Offer Letter Template
Postdoc Onboarding & Orientation
Salary
Benefits Overview
Vacation
Sick Leave
Maternity/Parental Leave
Tracking Time Off
Steps for Annual Renewal
Postdoc Performance Issues
Non-Renewal
Reaching the 5th Year Limit
Appointment Termination
Postdoc Resources Document
Career & Professional Development
Health & Wellness
Research Funding & Grant Writing
Additional Resources
Hiring
Renewal
Salary
Benefits
Performance Issues, Non-Renewal, Termination
The Office of Postdoctoral Studies serves postdoctoral fellows, administrators, and faculty within the Medical School.
We connect postdocs with the abundant resources at their disposal to become a successful, independent research professionals.
We collaborate with postdoc administrators and faculty to share guidance on postdoc policies and confirm compliance.
We host bi-annual Postdoc Preview events to recruit top talent to Michigan Medicine and further diversify our postdoc population
We partner with the U-M Postdoctoral Association, who serve as a voice for postdoctoral fellows on campus, and we bring postdoc needs to university and nation-wide policy discussions
Director of Postdoctoral Studies
Associate Director of Professional Development and Trainee Support
For a brief overview of our work & resources through the Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, view the slides below.
Questions? Please contact us at postdocoffice@med.umich.edu to get in touch with Kaylee Steen, Associate Director of Professional Development and Trainee Support.
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