Information for Prospective and Current Postdocs
Policies
Covers appointments, salary, benefits and leave, and other policies
- Chemistry Parental Leave Policy
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Postdoc Leave Policies
Getting Started
The chemistry administrative team works closely with new post-docs to fulfill onboarding tasks from University policies to federal regulations.
Department of Chemistry
Business Administrator: Ericka Evans (erickaevans1@uchicago.edu)
James Franck Institute
Institute Administrator Assistant to the Director: TBA
The following checklists will assist you with onboarding tasks:
Besides University onboarding tasks, international students may require a Social Security Number.
Ethics Training
There is an ethics training course that you are required to take. Please complete this course no later than 3 days after your appointment start date. Your CNET ID will be needed to take this training. Please go to https://physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/resources/rcr-training/
Instrument Trainings
Postdoc Health Benefits Program
All University of Chicago Postdoctoral Researchers are eligible to participate in The University of Chicago Postdoctoral Researcher Benefit Program (PRBP) provided by Garnett-Powers. Insurance coverage is effective based on your start date. Please visit the program website for further details and resources.
You have within 31 days from your start date at the University to enroll for benefits. Please visit https://clients.garnett-powers.com/pd/uchicago/ or contact Garnett Powers for more details Monday – Friday, 10:30am – 7:00pm (Central) Call:1-800-261-7109
Financial Matters
For questions regarding GEMS expense reporting and questions regarding reimbursements or Procurement, purchasing of lab equipment, etc. contact the Chemistry Department Local Business center for assistance or contact Shared Services for assistance. Each faculty member has a Financial Services Representative (FSR) assigned to their group. The FSR can assist with questions regarding the lab group's expense charges, etc.
Direct Deposit/Payroll
If you have questions regarding your paycheck if for example you did not receive your pay or there is a change in the amount or an issue with your direct deposit you would contact Payroll.
Payroll encourages you to enroll in direct deposit through Workday@UChicago. Postdocs are provided with Workday access as soon as their appointment processing is complete. With direct deposit, your paycheck funds will deposit directly into your account(s) and be available to you when your financial institution opens for business on the payment date.
Resources
Information for International Scholars
PSD Postdoctoral Advisory Committee
To provide an institutional support system for postdocs, the PSD has established an advisory group. The committee helps to inform the PSD Dean's Office of opportunities for improvement in many areas, including mentorship and career planning, intellectual and social postdoctoral community activities, housing, health plans, and child care. The advisory group also provides a forum for postdocs to share best practices and learn about issues in other units.
- See the PSD list of resources by category.
Biological Sciences Division Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Department Travel Grants
The Department of Chemistry funds travel for several postdocs each year to attend a relevant scientific conference and present their work. The calls for applications generally come out each Spring.
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