Postdoctoral Scholars May 2004 VCAA HR Contacts Meeting 5/3/2019

Agenda Background Information Who are Postdoctoral Scholars? Goals of the New UC Policy Summary of Major Features Next Stage Future Projects 5/3/2019

Background Information Estimated over 50,000 postdocs in the US Many fields now require postdoc experience National discussions UC Council of Graduate Deans 1998 report UC reviewed UC policy issued 5/03; effective 7/1/03 5/3/2019

Who are Postdoctoral Scholars? They are a unique group that is separate from faculty, students and staff Postdocs are defined as individuals who earned a doctorate degree and are engaged in a full-time program of advanced academic preparation and research training under the direction and supervision of a faculty or research mentor. 5/3/2019

UCSD Postdocs 2 Categories of Postdocs: Employee and non-Employee 600 Employees and 400 non-Employees Approx GC = 450; SOM = 470; SIO = 80 Approx half are international. 5/3/2019

Goals of the New UC Policy APM 390 Emphasize the training role and preparation for independent research career Consistent treatment, to the extent possible More equitable treatment Recognition of contributions, and dual role as employee and trainee Provide framework for postdoc experience and postdoc appointments 5/3/2019

Summary of Major Features Flexible scale $29K-$75,324 Required 100% appointment Five-year limit on postdoc experience Common annual review Common appointment process Common sick leave, time off, etc. Common benefits package New title and title codes PS-Employee (3252) PS-Fellow (3253) PS-Paid Direct (3254) 5/3/2019

New Appointment Process Authority Chart PS Appointment Form Current Insurance http://www.ogsr.ucsd.edu/postdocs/newpolicy/manual.pdf 5/3/2019

Authority Chart Actions X Appts & Reappt Annual Salary Increase VC for Research for all UCSD Postdocs GC – Assoc Dean Sworder SOM – Dean Reiss SIO - Director Kennel Appts & Reappt X Annual Salary Increase Grievance; Corrective Action & Dismissal Layoffs Exceptions to Policy 5/3/2019

Postdoctoral Scholar Appointment Form Mentor’s Expectation Letter PS Biography Form Proof of Funding Source (if fellow or direct paid) Patent and Insurance forms 5/3/2019

Postdoctoral Scholar RE-appointment Form 5/3/2019

Current Insurance Options OGSR Insurance Form Present to 12/31/04 PS – Employee UC Employee plans PS – Fellow/Paid Direct OGSR Insurance 5/3/2019

Next Stage – New Benefits Plans Effective 1/1/05 Postdoc benefits will be similar to but separate from UC employee plans Plans offered: medical HMO and PPO; dental, vision, life and accidental D&D; and short- and long-term disability Announcement in July 2004 Open enrollment September or October Election process 5/3/2019

Next Stage - Continued Programming PPS and BELI code At Your Service web page 5/3/2019

Future Projects and Things in Development OGSR Postdoc webpage BLINK Postdoc Orientations Career development; advising Reporting Send me your suggestions 5/3/2019

Where to Get More Information http://www.ogsr.ucsd.edu/postdocs/newpolicy/manual.pdf http://www.ogsr.ucsd.edu/postdocs/newpolicy/index.htm Jennifer Oh - x46632; jmoh@ucsd.edu Merritt Bradford - x43553; merritt@ucsd.edu 5/3/2019