Hiring Postdocs

The postdoctoral appointment at Stony Brook is intended to be a time-limited period of mentored research training, following the definition of a postdoc established by the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health. As such, Stony Brook has a term limit on the number of years a researcher may be hired in a postdoc title. Once that limit is reached, a postdoc should be transitioned into a more appropriate title for their training and level of independence, and their salary adjusted accordingly. 

The minimum salary for postdocs, as well as fringe benefit rates, for Stony Brook are available through the Offices of Sponsored Programs and Grants Management. 

The TMS hiring system has standardized templates that can serve as a starting point for postdoc job descriptions. For additional guidance, consult HR's resources on hiring researchers or contact Human Resources Recruiting.

Hiring international postdocs will require a few additional steps. Consult with Visa and Immigration Services. 

Finally, we encourage you to put your postdocs in touch with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (postdocs@stonybrook.edu). We have several resources for new postdocs, including our New Postdoc Welcome orientation.