New Postdoc Checklist
The following list outlines numerous recommended activities for postdocs beginning their time at the University of Utah. Please review this list carefully and complete the suggested tasks in a timely manner. If you have any questions, please reach out to your department employment specialist.
| Task | Complete By |
|---|---|
| Additional requirements for international hires. Contact the department employment specialist for details. | As Early as Possible |
| Review area cost of living | Six months before hire date |
| Look/Apply for housing | Six months before hire date |
| Review postdoc benefits for your job code | Six months before hire date |
| Familiarize yourself with Salt Lake City resources | Six months before hire date |
| Plan commute to campus | Six months before hire date |
| Review Postdoc Handbook | Six months before hire date |
| Communicate with your PI | Six months before hire date |
| Respond to HR emails about the next steps in the hiring process | Hire Date |
| Log in to CIS, Change your password | Hire Date |
| Complete Employee Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement | Hire Date |
| Review New Employee Orientation materials | Hire Date |
| Obtain UCard | Hire Date |
| Set up DUO two-factor authentication | Hire Date |
| Login to Umail account | Within one week after hire date |
| Sign up for postdoc listservs – (OPA: postdocs, UPDA: upda) | Within one week after hire date |
| Fill out W4 and direct deposit information on CIS | Within one week after hire date |
| Obtain parking pass (if needed) | Within one week after hire date |
| Enroll in applicable employee benefits (as appropriate) | No later than 90 days after hire |
| Complete all employee bridge training modules | When prompted by HR |
| Attend Office of Postdoc Affairs: New Postdoc Orientation | At earliest offering after hire date |
| Attend any required University of Utah federal research-related orientations | At earliest offering after hire date |