Sample Letter of Postdoc Appointment

Date   Paul Postdoc 1108 Pacific Avenue Anywhere, California 94720 Dear Dr. Postdoc, Upon the recommendation of Professor (name of sponsoring professor), I am pleased to approve your appointment as a (Visiting [name of department, e.g., Chemical Engineering] Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Fellow) for the period beginning (date) and ending (date). This appointment is assigned at 100% time with an annual (indicate stipend or salary) of (monetary amount) less any deductions required by federal, state, or University regulations. This appointment is limited to the dates specified and is contingent on the availability of funds. Please contact (name of payroll assistant or VSPA coordinator, telephone number, and e-mail address) upon your arrival in order to complete the necessary paperwork to initiate your appointment. Release of your first paycheck depends on the timely completion and processing of all required employment forms. University policy requires that you maintain health insurance throughout your appointment period. If you already have health insurance that is comparable to the University-sponsored health plan, then you may elect to opt out. Enclosed please find information about the University-sponsored health insurance plan. For further information, you may contact University Health Services at 510.642.8640 or e-mail ltsang@uhs.berkeley.edu. We look forward to having you as a colleague at Berkeley. Sincerely,   Chair* Department of Bureaucracy cc: Professor (name of sponsoring professor) (name of payroll assistant or VSPA coordinator) Enclosure *Dean or Chair depending on unit policy

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