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Appointment Process of a Postdoctoral Scholar

Once a candidate has been selected, the following forms should be completed and emailed to Stephanie Lopez at sgarcia262@ucmerced.edu

Forms to be completed by PI:

  • UCM- AP-412- Postdoctoral Scholar Appointment Form
  • Salary Justification Memo - A formal memo addressed to the Dean is required if a PI plans to increase the scholar's salary to the next salary amount or above.
  • J-1 Visa Request Forms (if the scholar is applying for a J1-VISA)
  • H-1B Visa Request Forms (if the scholar is applying for a H1-b VISA)
  • UCM-AP-441 - For reappointments; to be completed by both the PI and scholar.

Forms to be completed by selected scholar:

Additional documentation to be provided by the scholar:

  • Most recent CV
  • Diversity Statement - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
  • Proof of Ph.D. in one of the following forms:
    • Copy of the Actual Ph.D. Diploma
    • Letter on official letterhead from the awarding institution’s Registrar’s Office or Graduate Office stating the scholar’s Ph.D. degree has been conferred on a date on or before the scholar’s appointment start date.

 

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