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Dear XXXX:
It is with pleasure that I write to formally offer you a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota. This offer is contingent upon verification of your doctoral degree. Details of the offer are listed below.
Position. Your position is classified as a Postdoctoral Associate, class #9546, with a starting date of XXX. This is a professional training position normally limited to a maximum of three years. The position appointment is for the period from XXX to XXX. Continuous employment is contingent on annual renewal and is based on satisfactory performance, mutual agreement, and the availability of funding.
Online application. You need to apply online. It is a generic postdoctoral position that applies to all research groups in the Chemistry Department. Please go to the following link and follow these instructions:
- click on EMPLOYMENT (UPPER LEFT SIDE)
- click on EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (BELOW EMPLOYMENT)
- in the box for KEYWORDS, type 301366 then click on search
- Post-Doctoral Associate in the Department of Chemistry should appear under Search Results.
- Click on apply (you must register in order to apply, so enter your information and ‘agree’ to the terms.) Click on register. Follow application instructions after you have registered.
Salary. Your starting salary will be $XXX for a 100% time, twelve-month appointment. In addition to your base salary, you are entitled to fringe benefits that cover medical, dental and life insurance. Health insurance coverage will begin on the first day of the month following the first day of employment (e.g., on Sept. 1 if you begin any day in August). You are also eligible to participate in optional programs through the University of Minnesota’s Employee Benefits department. Specific information about your benefits can be found at or by calling the Employee Benefits department at 612/624-9090. After your arrival, make an appointment with the Chemistry Department's Director of Operations, Mr. Chuck Tomlinson (, 612/624-2321), to discuss your health benefits.
Duties. You will report directly to me. Your responsibilities will be XXX. The position also involves training other students and postdocs on these techniques, maintaining the XXX equipment and taking a leadership role in the group to help guide projects, manage researchers, as well as the preparation and submission of manuscripts and grant proposals. As noted above, your performance will be reviewed annually.
Background check. All new hires are subject to a background check before being placed on payroll. Should you accept this position, you will be contacted regarding this process.
Advanced degree. You need to provide proof of your advanced degree. This may be done by official transcript indicating graduation, letter from your institution verifying graduation, or a copy of your diploma.
Please sign below to indicate that you have read and understand the provisions of your employment as explained above. This letter will be placed in your Chemistry Department employee file. We look forward to seeing you on XXX.
Sincerely,
XXX
Professor of Chemistry
Accepted ______Date ______