Students who have graduated with their PhD often go on to accept Postdoctoral Associate positions which are usually appointed with outside support such as training grants, and usually come to work with faculty for specific purposes. Post doctoral associates are not considered to be employees.
Appointments and Responsibilities
Postdoctoral associates are hired through specific grants which define their research project(s).
Salaries are generally paid through grants or through specific fellowships.
Benefits
Post doctoral associates who are not covered on another policy (i.e. as a spouse or a dependent) are required to have individual health coverage. Postdoctoral fellows are not eligible for University coverage but will, if appointed for at least nine months, be qualified to enroll in one of the University's health plans, with certain stipulations."
Resources: Occupations, 'Post Doctoral Associate', Bureau of Labor and Statistics 2008-2009.
Updated information on salary changes
NOTE OF SALARY INCREASES FOR POST DOCTORAL ASSOCIATES:
"Issued to date by the Office of the President for selected academic titles to be effective October 1,
2008.
**POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS:
The minimum salary rate for postdoctoral scholars is increasing from $34,752 to $35,508, effective
October 1, 2008. Steps I and II of the current postdoctoral scholar scale will reflect this new rate.
The total compensation provided to Postdoctoral-Fellows and Postdoctoral-Paid Directs should also reflect this new minimum. Further, PIs should plan for an additional increase to the minimum of the scale effective 10/1/09. The new minimum will either be $37,000 or the minimum of the NIH NRSA fellowship scale, whichever is higher."
Resources: 'Updated information on salary changes', Berekley Post Doctoral Association,
October 31, 2008.
Here is a position offering a Post Doctoral Associate a position to work in Cancer research. To grow up and do cancer research can give one a sense of accomplishment, not only in your small part of the planet but in your small piece of the world. Research is becoming an investment of the Federal government and also of large firms and companies, especially in Medical and Pharmaceutical research. It's a long way to the post doctoral position, but it can offer a good salary with an opportunity to give back to the world community when you finally arrive.
"Notch Signaling and Molecular Mechanisms of Tumorigenesis: Post Doctoral Associate
This position is eligible for a $500 Employee Referral Bonus consistent with the University policy.
A newly established Program in Molecular Oncology in the DeWitt Family Department of Surgery,
Miller School of Medicine currently seeks candidates for the position of Postdoctoral Associate to work on Notch Signaling and Molecular Mechanisms of Tumorigenesis. The position is open immediately. The Capobianco Lab utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to understand the basic mechanisms of tumorigenesis that includes; biochemistry, cell biology, proteomics, mouse genetics and human tumor based approaches to dissect the role of Notch signaling in stem cells and tumor development, applicants must be independent, self-motivated and goal-oriented. These positions require a strong background in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology or mouse genetics.
Job Requirements: Applicants must have Ph.D. and/or M.D. training in one or more of the following fields desirable; cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, mouse genetics and stem cell biology. Experience in mouse genetics or cell and molecular biology desirable. An appropriate combination of education, certifications, and/or relevant work experience will be considered.
Discover all this and countless opportunities that reward your talent. The Miller School of Medicine is proud to offer those who lead with us competitive salaries, medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, university paid holidays and much more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer."
Resources: 'Notch Signaling and Molecular Mechanisms of Tumorigenesis,' University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, January 2009.
Postdoctoral Association: (PDA)
City of Hope's Postdoctoral Association (PDA) welcomes all postdoctoral fellows!
The PDA was founded in 2000 by Michael Reed, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in the Division of Biology.
The PDA encourages postdoctoral fellows to interact with each other and with graduate students and provides opportunities for educational, professional and social growth.
As a postdoctoral fellow, you may have come from across the country or around the world to work here in a lab doing the research on which you will build your career. At the PDA, we help make your experience fulfilling and enjoyable by familiarizing you with the culture at City of Hope, the ins and outs of postdoctoral life, and all the opportunities that we have to offer.
The PDA is headed by a steering committee, comprised of interested researchers who volunteer to promote interactions among postdocs on an academic, social, and cultural basis.
The Post Doctoral Association has a Professional and Social aspect to their organization.
They hold social events like trips to museums, baseball games, and comedy clubs. The organization also interacts with the postdocs from nearby Cal Tech. These are great ways to meet people on and off campus, relax and have fun.
'Professional and Social', PDA, © 2008 City of Hope. City of Hope National Medical Center.
The Job outlook for Post doctorate positions is a good one over the next 5 to 8 years. The jobs are well advertised so you can easily look them up and get to information that will tell you how and where to apply. Here is another job position for a Post doctorate associate. Notice the requirements and job duties. They differ from job to job based on the studies being done. I wish you much happiness in your search.
Post Doctoral Associate:
"Annual Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience with full university benefits package
Minimum Requirements:
Post Doctoral Associate requires Ph.D. degree in Food Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related science. Must be able to work as a team member and independently on assigned tasks with minimum supervision. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required. Applicants must have fluent English communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands-on experience in microbiological and food safety, food microbiology techniques, protein extraction, functionality, sensory, cell molecular biology, HPLC, GCMS, column chromatography, scaling process, product application, maintenance and handling pathogens, preferred.
Job Duties:
This is a full time staff position in the Department of Food Science (40 hrs/week). This person will serve as project leader and cooperate with Dr. Hettiarachchy in food safety, protein chemistry and value-added uses, nutraceuticals and functional foods including bioactive compounds. Experiments include food-borne pathogen inhibition/killing in fresh produce and meat products and mechanism, bio-films, edible films and coatings, film extrusion, protein extraction, modification, functionality, value-added co-products, product evaluation, scale up and applications using microbiological techniques, electrophoresis, column chromatography, HPLC, GCMS, DSC, spray drying, amino acid analysis, and other analytical procedures. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative and be responsible for setting up and operating microbiological techniques, analytical equipment, conducting experiments, training undergraduate/graduate students with techniques, writing manuscripts, grant proposals, reports and making presentations. This person will assist in teaching food product development lab, as needed."
Resources: 'Post Doctorate Associate', Department of Food Science, January 2009.
