Note: The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Postdoctoral Association is here to assist any new postdocs; whether you're looking for recommendations on a place to live, transitioning to Cleveland/ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, making a new friend, or finding a good place to get pizza. Email postdoc@case.edu or any of the individual members.
The PDA can be emailed at postdocassociation@case.edu
Postdoc Checklist
Postdoc Checklist - Please download the Postdoc Checklist to ensure that you have completed and submitted all necessary forms and completed required items. Some of the to-do list items for new postdocs include the following:
- Sign your paperwork with Human Resources on or before your first day of work
- Submit your SSN to Human Resources once you receive it (international postdocs only)
- Meet with the VISA office to get your tax treaty analysis completed (international postdocs only)
- Watch our , review our Health Insurance website, and our FAQs prior to enrolling in the Postdoctoral Benefits program. You must enroll no later than 30 days after your start date
- Register to attend Postdoc Orientation (first Thursday of every month; you will attend the one immediately following your start date)
- Set up Duo Two-Factor Authentication
- Sign up for Direct Deposit in HCM
- Pick up your ID card and buy a parking pass at Access Services in Crawford Hall
- Purchase a bus pass from Access Services for the and
- Attend any required safety training through Environmental Health and Safety
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Setting Up Direct Deposit in HCM
Follow the instructions to set up Direct Deposit in HCM.
Activating your Network ID
Your Network ID must be activated in order to use your email and log in to Single Sign On (SSO).
* Note for international postdocs: You may have activated your Network ID, but you will not have access to HCM until you have submitted your SSN to Human Resources.
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- Click 'start activating your network ID'
- Your PIN is your 7-digit Employee ID number located at the top of your offer letter
- Your network ID is your abc123
- Create a passphrase fitting the requirements
Office of Visa & Immigration Services & Advisors (VISA)
The is the university's liaison with the federal agencies that are concerned with visa-related matters. The Office of Immigration and Human Resource Services facilitates immigrant/permanent resident status, is responsible for employment eligibility verification (I-9), W-4 tax status confirmation, and determines whether or not to file tax treaty exemption forms with the Internal Revenue Service.
University-Wide Policies and Expectations
From compensation to not smoking on campus to non retaliation, review some of the university-wide policies affecting everyone on campus. You can also find the policies governed by individual offices such as the Office of Equity, General Counsel, Public Safety, and other ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ offices. Postdocs are expected to follow these ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ policies.
Externally Funded Postdoctorates
If you are externally funded, please download the EXT Postdoc Checklist to ensure that you have completed all necessary forms, and have gathered all import information.