Position Planning for Academic Research Titles
To determine which academic research title to appoint using, answer the questions in this Position Planning for Academic Research Titles document.
Postdoctoral Scholars
A postdoctoral appointment is designed to give individuals an opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The time spent as a postdoctoral scholar is in preparation for a career in academia, industry, government, or a number of other fields.
- Initiating a Postdoctoral Scholar Recruitment
- Initiating a Postdoctoral Scholar Recruitment via Exemption
- Screening and Interviewing Applicants
- Appointment Process of a Postdoctoral Scholar
Research Appointments
Researcher titles include those in the following series: Professional Researcher, Project Scientist, and Specialist. Research titles have no teaching responsibilities, non-student appointment, and the appointments are temporary and include an end date.
• Initiating a Research Appointment Recruitment
• Screening and Interviewing Applicants
• Appointment Process for a Researcher
Resources
Postdoctoral Scholars
- MAPP 307X - Postdoctoral Scholars
- APM 390 - Appointment and Promotions Postdoctoral Scholars
- Postdoctoral Scholar Salary Scale
- Postdoctoral Scholar Labor Contract
- AP Recruit Login
Research Appointments
- MAPP 306X - Specialist Series
- MAPP 305X - Project Series
- APM 330 - Specialist Series Appointment and Promotion
- APM 311 - Project Series Appointment and Promotion
- APM 310 - Professional Research Series Appointment and Promotion
School Contact
Postdoctoral Scholars
Stephanie Lopez, Academic Personnel Analyst
sgarcia262@ucmerced.edu
Science and Engineering 1 Building, Room 370
Research Appointments
Josephine Vang, Senior Personnel Analyst
jvang43@ucmerced.edu | (209) 228-4146
Science and Engineering 1 Building, Room 370
