New Postdoctoral Appointees

These links provide information about support and services available through UTMB and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs in the GSBS.

Pre-Arrival Checklist
  • Visit the Benefits Services Office with your new employee packet and documentation of identification; and the Employee Health Clinic for pre-employment screening
  • After the health screening is complete, you will receive an Employee ID number, the paperwork for an identification badge and to arrange for parking, and a date for the new employee orientation
  • Confirm your arrival and badge number with your new department to start the process for your email account and office keys
  • International Postdocs: Obtain details from International Affairs and from your department administrator.
Arrival Checklist
  • Enroll for benefits with Human Resources during employee orientation.
  • Enroll in postdoctoral certificate courses by first applying to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
  • Register for required institutional compliance online training after your email account is created; obtain the online course list from your department administrator.
  • Fill out the UTMB Postdoc Database form once your UTMB email is activated.