Please review policy HR68 Postdoctoral Appointments before submitting.
NOTE*
* Postdocs are hired for a minimum of one year with benefits.
*Minimum postdoc salary for 2026-2027 is $63,480 as of July 1, 2026.
1. Hiring faculty/PI completes and submits the Postdoc New Hire Form online (below).
2. The financial coordinator will request a new job posting.
3. Please note: a job is required to be posted for one week before we can submit the request to hire.
4. Prospect will then apply, and the financial coordinator will hire as requested.
5. If/when the prospect accepts the offer, University Shared Services will contact the new hire with an offer letter along with a welcome email, outlining the required steps for the onboarding process. Note: If a visa is required it is a minimum of 90 days from when the visa paperwork is started, which is not until after the offer is accepted, please pick a reasonable start date.
6. The new hire will complete onboarding with University Shared Services (background check, new hire documents, PSU ID, etc.)
7. Once onboarding is completed with University Shared Services and all required steps are completed, the employee may start working