[To be mailed on department letterhead] Date PI Name Department of Postdoctoral Candidate Name/Address Dear Dr _: I am pleased to renew your appointment as a Postdoctoral Associate within the Department of in the Division of This is a temporary, [1, or 3]-year appointment renewal beginning and continuing through [if applicable, insert: based on the expected dates for your OPT work authorization] Your rate of pay will be $ per year This position may be renewed beyond the [second, third, fourth, fifth] year contingent upon the availability of additional research funds and your [second, third, fourth, fifth] year's performance You will continue to be eligible for annual increases beginning July of each year based upon funding, evaluation of your performance, and university compensation guidelines Renewal of this postdoctoral appointment may not exceed years except under limited extraordinary circumstances [If applicable, insert: This offer letter is contingent upon Duke’s ability to obtain any required deemed export licenses.] You will receive an annual performance evaluation and self-assessment This will help you to identify your longterm career goals and options and your short-term needs for improving current performance I will continue to assist you in your career development and mentor you during this next important step in your career You will be involved in the department's research activities as follows: _ Details of your eligibility for benefits, such as insurance, retirement, and vacation/sick leave, may be found at the Office of Postdoctoral Services website, http://www.postdoc.duke.edu/, under Policies Please note that if you become the recipient of a fellowship or training grant such as an NIH NRSA F32/NIH T32, your employment and benefits status may change For an outline of these changes, view Section of the Duke University Postdoctoral Policy, “Policies Specific to Postdoctoral Scholars” We are glad you will continue to be part of our team Please not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns If you accept this appointment renewal, please sign and return this letter to me by Sincerely, Principal Investigator/Sponsor _ Department Chair I accept the terms of this appointment as outlined above Postdoctoral appointee name _ Date Cc: Office of Postdoctoral Services ...Cc: Office of Postdoctoral Services