New Postdoc Orientation
Welcome to The University of Texas at Austin!
We are the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and we are here to help you reach your career and professional goals, to advocate for issues that may affect your stay at UT Austin or your professional development, and to foster a community for postdoctoral scholars. UT Austin is committed to excellence in research and education, and we recognize the critical contributions postdoctoral scholars make to the university’s community through the generation of new ideas, sharing of knowledge, and mentorship of future researchers.
If you are a new postdoc at UT Austin, please make sure to complete these actions for your onboarding and orientation requirements.
1. UT Austin Human Resources New Employee Orientation
Please contact your department’s Human Resource staff. They will assist you in getting your UT ID card and registering for the UT’s New Employee Orientation. We strongly encourage new Postdoctoral Fellows to review the Postdoctoral Handbook and to attend the New Employee Welcome and Orientation conducted by Human Resources which provides an introduction to the university's culture, values, history, services, resources and benefits, including insurance and retirement programs in which eligible employees may enroll.
2. Office of Postdoctoral Affairs New Postdoc Orientation
The New Postdoc Orientation is a full day (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) in-person session held on the first Thursday of September, November, February, April and June. Lunch will be provided.
In the morning session you will learn about postdoc-specific policies, benefits, and resources available to enhance your UT Austin experience. Representatives from Human Resources, Payroll, International Student and Scholar Services, Global Risk and Safety, Ombudsman, Center for Teaching and Learning, Texas Research, Discovery to Impact, and Texas Career Engagement will be there to introduce their offices, the services they provide, and answer questions. Following lunch, the afternoon session will focus on the mentoring experience and creating an individual development plan.
September 5 (Texas Union Quadrangle Room)
November 7 (Texas Union Quadrangle Room)
February 6 (Location TBD)
April 3 (Location TBD)
June 5 (Location TBD)
Employment Resources
Identification card and EID
An identification card (ID) can be obtained, with prior approval from your host department, by visiting the ID Center, located on the first floor of the Flawn Academic Center, FAC 102.
Building access and office space
Room keys (or proximity card) can be obtained with prior approval from your host department.
Employment/Assignment: Find your HRS representative
Visit your department’s human resources office for assistance.
Appointment process: there are two types of postdoctoral appointments: as Staff or employee (job code: 0712), and as University Affiliate or non-employee (position code: A010).
Parking and Transportation Services
Parking and Transportation Services provides resources on campus parking lots, parking garages and shuttle service. The office also issues parking permits and collects fines for parking and traffic violations.
If you wish to park an automobile or motorcycle on the campus, you must obtain a parking permit. This can be arranged at the discretion of your host department, in a request on letterhead addressed to Parking and Transportation. This letter will entitle you to an “A” parking permit.