To: Insert Name of Researcher Candidate Here

To: [Insert Name of researcher candidate here]

From: [Insert Name of Primary Investigator/ Department Chair here]

Re: [Title of Position on offer] position at The University of Mississippi Medical Center

[Insert Date here]

Dear [Insert candidate’s surname with appropriate honorific here]

I am pleased to offer you the position of [Insert researcher title]in the Department of[Insertdepartment name]. The salary for this position is [Insert amount here] per year paid bi weekly in accordance with UMMC policy.

While your specific responsibilities and duties will be assigned by [insert name of facultymentor], it is expected that your time will be committed to research and scholarship.

[Insert the following if appropriate. List the specific commitments that apply.]

In addition, the School will:

(1)...

(2)...

[List the specific commitments that apply].

Assignments of space, equipment, and other support are subject to change in the futureaccording to the university's needs.

Your work will be centered on [insert the name of the grant and a brief description of the major tasks associated with the researchers work at UMMC].

This position is for one year and may be renewed on a year to year basis provided that funding is available and performance is satisfactory. This offer does not constitute a contract of employment and may be terminated at any time during the yearwithout cause, at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of [Insert department name] on 30 days notice according to UMMC policy. In addition, if the external funding which supports you is no longer available, your appointment will be terminated in accordance to IHL bylaw 801.7 which states;

“From time to time, the Board authorizes new positions which are to be funded from federal or private sources. In approving these new positions, the Board does not obligate itself or the institution to continue these positions when federal or private funding is exhausted.”

Should you accept this offer, your employment will require both satisfactory jobperformance and compliance with existing and future university and departmental policy

If the terms specified in this letter are acceptable to you, please sign and return the original ofthis letter to me by [insert date]. Theterms in this offer letter supplant any previous correspondence and discussions, andby signing below, you agree to adhere to all university policies.

I hereby accept employment on the conditions set forth in this letter.

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Signature of Candidate

Welcome. I look forward to a working with you and establishing a rewarding collaboration.

Sincerely,

[Insert name of Primary Investigator/Department Chair]

[Insert department name]

University of Mississippi Medical Center