{"id":4860,"date":"2023-05-03T16:49:39","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T20:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/studentaffairs\/?page_id=4860"},"modified":"2023-07-31T11:42:27","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T15:42:27","slug":"new-postdoctoral-fellow-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/studentaffairs\/postdoctoral-fellows\/new-postdoctoral-fellow-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"New Postdoc Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Before Arrival to Campus&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23002d72&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1636460314386{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"uavc-list-icon uavc-list-icon-wrapper ult-adjust-bottom-margin   \"><ul class=\"uavc-list\"><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-1648\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-1648 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">Complete pre-entrance health requirements.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-1281\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-1281 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/community-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Off-Campus Housing Office<\/a>.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-8999\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-8999 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">If eligible (US Citizens), complete Section One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/studentemployment\/student-information\/handbook\/i-9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I-9 Employment Authorization Form<\/a>. (International postdoctoral fellows cannot complete this form prior to arrival but are encouraged to contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/studentemployment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office of Student Employment<\/a> in advance to set up a mandatory appointment upon arrival.)<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Upon Arrival to Campus&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23002d72&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1636460314386{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"uavc-list-icon uavc-list-icon-wrapper ult-adjust-bottom-margin   \"><ul class=\"uavc-list\"><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-5454\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-5454 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">Check in with department administrators and sponsoring advisor\/faculty members.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-3372\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-3372 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">Secure lab\/office space and appropriate keys from department administrator.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-3365\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-3365 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">Establish postal mail procedures \u2013 what is your address at JHU and where can you pick up your mail?<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-9024\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-9024 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">Confirm entry into payroll with department administrator \u2013 complete paperwork at <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/studentemployment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Employment<\/a>.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-5508\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-5508 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">JHU email is linked directly to payroll status and may take several weeks to activate. Postdoctoral Fellows should use an alternative account (i.e., gmail, yahoo, previous institution) in the interim period.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-9600\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-9600 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">Find JHED ID (check by searching for your name in the \u201cpeople\u201d search at <a href=\"https:\/\/my.jh.edu\/myJH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">myJH<\/a>), then set up email at <a href=\"https:\/\/my.jh.edu\/myJH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">myJH<\/a>.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-2889\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-2889 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">Work with your department administrator to get a J-Card (once JHED ID is known).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-2928\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-2928 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">Consider opening a local bank account (JHU can direct deposit paychecks). We recommend bringing your Johns Hopkins offer letter with identification.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-6863\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-6863 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">Sign up to attend an <a href=\"https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/studentaffairs\/postdoctoral-fellows\/orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">orientation<\/a> session.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-9179\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-9179 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">Subscribe to the <a href=\"https:\/\/pages.jh.edu\/postdoc\/mailing-list.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homewood Postdoctoral Association mailing list<\/a> (listserv).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-4638\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-4638 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">Complete all benefits paperwork (enroll in Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, etc.)<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-7439\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-7439 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">Health insurance for dependents can be obtained for a fee.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-2084\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-2084 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">There are times when Postdoctoral Fellows will need to visit the Student Health &amp; Wellness Center to complete these requirements upon arrival in Baltimore; small fees may apply.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Tax Processes Upon Arrival to Campus&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23002d72&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1636460314386{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"uavc-list-icon uavc-list-icon-wrapper ult-adjust-bottom-margin   \"><ul class=\"uavc-list\"><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-4003\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-4003 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">Fill out the I-9 (Employment Authorization) and W4 forms. U.S. citizens can complete section one on the I-9 before arrival.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-8992\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-8992 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">Non-U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents must check-in at the department\u2019s administrative office immediately upon their arrival in the United States, or the first business day thereafter.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-7508\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-7508 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">Non-U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents also need to complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/studentemployment\/student-information\/handbook\/forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JHU Foreign National Information Form (FNIF)<\/a>. This form is used by the JHU Tax Office to ensure that earnings are taxed appropriately.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">The original FNIF and copies of the supporting documentation must be furnished to the JHU Tax Office upon arrival. A copy of the form also needs to be supplied to the departmental administrator for the purposes of making sure payroll is entered properly into the JHU payroll system.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-6037\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon square \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square-o\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-6037 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">An important note from <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/studentemployment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Employment<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Checks will not be released to the postdoc or the department until payroll has been entered into the system and a valid I-9 form is on file at the central payroll office.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Federal regulations prohibit Student Employment from entering non-U.S. Citizens into the payroll system before a person\u2019s physical arrival on campus. Due to the length of time necessary to process payroll, it can take a few weeks before payroll disbursement becomes normal. Please plan accordingly; Student Employment cannot provide emergency, short-term loans.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">The department\/Student Employment staff cannot answer any questions regarding tax withholdings, tax treaties, or tax eligibility. 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