BENEFIT OPTIONS FOR UArizona-EMPLOYED POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS
Training grant or fellowship recipients and internationally funded scholars are not benefits eligible because they are not employed by the University of Arizona.*
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES I–V |
OTHER APPOINTED PROFESSIONALS** |
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Insurance Benefits |
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Dental insurance† | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
Medical insurance† | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
Basic life insurance† | Yes | Yes |
Supplemental life insurance | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
Long-term disability insurance† | Yes | Yes |
Short-term disability insurance | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
Vision insurance | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
Family Benefits |
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Childcare cost reimbursement† |
Yes | Yes |
Childcare placement advice† | Yes | Yes |
Sick and emergency childcare (Modest hourly charge to parents)† |
Yes | Yes |
Elder care resources† | Yes | Yes |
Leave Programs |
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Family and medical leave for self or immediate family members |
Yes | Yes |
Paid parental leave† |
Yes | Yes |
Sick time† |
Yes | Yes |
Vacation time† |
10 days in first year; 15 days/year beginning in year 2; can carry over 1.5 times annual accrual |
22 days/year; can carry over 320 hours |
Paid holidays (10 per year) | Yes | Yes |
University Closure† |
Yes (if fiscal appointment) | Yes (if fiscal appointment) |
Retirement Benefits |
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Arizona State Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan† | Not available | Participation required—UA matches employee contribution |
Voluntary 403(b) supplemental retirement plan | Those under age 50 may contribute up to $22,500/year | Those under age 50 may contribute up to $22,500/year |
Voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan | Those under age 50 may contribute up to $22,500/year | Those under age 50 may contribute up to $22,500/year |
Wellness Benefits |
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Counseling services† | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
Nutrition counseling† | Yes | Yes |
Wellness screenings† | Yes | Yes |
Other Benefits |
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Flexible spending accounts |
Yes | Yes |
Qualified Tuition Reduction Program† |
Yes | Yes |
Free financial advising with certified financial planner | Yes | Yes |
*Examples of training grants include the National Institutes of Health (NIH) T32 mechanism. Examples of individual postdoctoral fellowships include the NIH F32 or F99 mechanism and the American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship.
**Examples of position titles under the Other Appointed Professionals category include titles such as Assistant Research Scientist and Staff Scientist.
† UA pays for or subsidizes benefit.