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University of Kentucky Policies
and Procedures relative to Postdoctoral scholars and fellows
Excerpts
from Administrative Regulations ARII-4.0-1
Definitions
Postdoctoral scholar is an individual who has earned a doctorate and is pursuing
an individualized program of advanced training in research, in teaching or
other important aspects of academic work, or in any combination of these
activities for which the University has assumed a measure of responsibility.
Although participation in the program provides advanced training, service
is required as a condition of appointment with salary. A postdoctoral
scholar has status both as a non-regular academic staff employee and as a
postdoctoral student.
Postdoctoral fellow is an individual who has
earned doctoral degree and is a recipient of a fellowship or training
award. Through such an award, a postdoctoral fellow receives a
stipend or living allowance (not considered as salary) from grant
funds provided specifically for a particular field of study or
training. No service to the University is required as a condition
of receiving the stipend, although service may be rendered incidentally
as part of the training or fellowship program. A postdoctoral fellow
has status as a postdoctoral student, but not as an employee.
Eligibility
Persons who have been awarded an earned doctorate degree and are pursuing a
program of advanced training and research/scholarship which has been approved
by a department or research unit, the appropriate dean, and the Vice President
for Research and graduate studies. The pertinent dept. or research unit shall
have the responsibility for describing and evaluating the academic credentials
of the candidate and the substance of the proposed program.
Persons who do not qualify for participation in the University's postdoctoral
program include:
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Those who are students or degree candidates
in the same dept. or research unit, unless otherwise approved
by the vice president for research and graduate studies; and
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Those who previously have served as a postdoctoral
scholar or fellow for three years at this University (exclusive
of internship or residency training) or for five years total
at several institutions in programs of postdoctoral training
in the same field as their proposed additional program of training.
These individuals are presumed to have advanced beyond the apprentice
role appropriate to the postdoctoral scholar or fellow title,
but they may be eligible for appointment as visiting scholars
or possibly to be considered for appointment in one of the faculty
title series.
Benefits
Postdoctoral scholars... will be eligible for certain
benefits but will not be eligible for participation in the University
of Kentucky retirement plan. They are responsible for all fees
except that for basic life insurance and health coverage. Fees
will be those currently in force and are subject to change as
these may be modified from time to time under provisions of the
contracts as negotiated between the University and various insurance
companies. Specifically, they are eligible:
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For an idenfication card, indicating the recipient's
status as a postdoctoral scholar, issued without fee by the Employee
benefits office to each individual enrolled as a full time postdoctoral
scholar...This ID card will enable the recipient to have access
to library facilities, recreational facilities, and check cashing
services on campus, and to make purchases with a discount at
campus bookstores.
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To enroll in one of the UK employee health
plans.
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To use to the student health service by paying
the semester health fee (although ineligible to use the student
group health insurance plan)
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To pay the student activity fee each semester
which will provide for a student ID card, access to tickets for
home football and basketball games and to major concerts sponsored
by the student activities board, and admission to lexington philharmonic
concerts. A valid student ID also permits the use of library
facilities, recreational facilities, and check cashing services
on campus.
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For coverage by the University's basic life
insurance program
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To enroll in the University's optional life
insurance program
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To purchase group accident insurance
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For coverage under the University's Long term
disability plan
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For coverage by provisions of Kentucky Worker's
Compensation Act
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For coverage under the University's blood
donor program
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For an entitlement to ten working days of
vacation leave with pay the first year and to fifteen working
days of such leave each year of employment thereafter; however,
vacation leave cannot be accumulated from one year to another.
Vacation leave is earned at the rate of 0.833 day per month during
the first year and 1.25 days per month during each year thereafter.
In case of resignation or termination of appointment before the
end of the year, there will be an entitlement to terminal vacation
pay for unused earned vacation leave within the current year
or, if days of vacation exceed those earned, a requirement of
reimbursement to the University for the number of days of vacation
leave used in excess of those earned.
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For temporary disability leave in accordance
with Staff Personnel policy and procedure number 82.0
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For holiday leave with pay in accordance with
staff personnel policy and procedure number 83.0 and the president's
official holiday announcement.
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To apply for an E parking permit
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To participate in the voluntary tax shelter
plans offered by UK
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To apply for membership in the UK faculty
club
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To apply for membership in Spindletop hall
faculty, staff and alumni club
Postdoctoral fellows... are eligible:
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For an identification card, indicating clearly
the recipient's status as a fellow, issued without fee by the
Employee benefits office...Enables the recipient to have access
to library facilities, recreational facilities, and check cashing
services on campus and to make purchases with a discount at campus
bookstores.
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To enroll in one of the UK employee health
plans
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To use the Student health service by paying
the semester health fee (although ineligible to use the student
group health insurance plan)
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To pay the student activity fee each semester
which will provide for:
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For coverage by the University's basic life
insurance program.
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To enroll in the University's optional life
insurance program
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For coverage under the University's blood
donor program
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To apply for an E parking permit
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To apply for membership in the UK faculty
club
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