Postdoctoral Associates Benefits
The following benefit plans and programs are available upon employment based on eligibility. If you have any questions about these programs, you should contact Benefit Services at (607) 255-3936 or send a message to benefits@cornell.edu.
For a full summary of benefits: Cornell Benefits (PDF).
Cornell-Provided Benefits
Health Care
Postdocs Associate will be assigned to participate in either the contract college health care plan or the endowed college heath care plan:
- Contract College Health Care Plan: For additional information about the plans check: Contract College health care plans
- Endowed college health care plan: For more information about all health plans, please check: Endowed staff health care plans
Retirement Plan Information
Disability Programs
Life Insurance
Personal Accidental Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance
Auto, Home and Pet Insurance
Select benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program offers a valuable confidential resource at no cost to you or your family. The program offers assessment, referrals and brief counseling services for faculty, staff and their families seeking to resolve personal and job-related problems. For additional information: EAP.
Cornell Wellness Program
The Cornell University Wellness Program provides educational and physical fitness opportunities for faculty, staff, and their families to engage in healthy lifestyles that enhance the social and physical dimensions of life. For additional information: Wellness Program.
Workforce Diversity, Equity and Life Quality
The Office of Workforce Diversity, Equity and Life Quality is dedicated to creating a positive environment for Cornell's faculty, staff, and students by assisting in the resolution of discrimination, harassment, and bias matters; providing resources in the areas of affirmative action and diversity; and by addressing work-related issues that affect the life quality of Cornell's increasingly diverse employee population. For additional information: Work Life Diversity.
Cornell Children Tuition Scholarship (CCTS)
The Cornell Children's Tuition Scholarship awards scholarships to children of eligible employees for study at Cornell and other accredited institutions. It is a benefit provided to the children of eligible Cornell employees who will be, or are currently studying toward a degree at Cornell or an undergraduate degree at another institution, accredited by the American Council on Education. For additional information: CCTS.
Child Care Grant and Other Benefits
To find information about child care center, child care grant and other benefits associated with children go to: Child care.
Paid Time Off
Vacation
Post-doctoral associates accrue at the rate of one day per month, to a total of 15 days per year; additional days may be awarded to a total of 22 days a year at the discretion of the professor and the chairperson. Vacation must be taken before the termination date of the appointment; vacation cannot extend salary payments beyond the termination of appointment.
Holidays
The university recognizes the following holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and winter holidays (usually six days between December 25 and January 1). According to the academic calendar, Labor Day is not a holiday for academic employees. /
Leaves
Cornell provides leave for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), military service or training, and jury duty. For additional information: Academic Leave Policy
Educational Opportunities
Educational Programs
- The Guide to Workshops published once a year, offers faculty and staff the opportunity to participate in numerous educational programs. Topic areas include communication, leadership, personal and career development, supervision, health and wellness, work and family, financial administration, and information technology.
- Extramural Program (Cornell Academic Courses) Postdocs may enroll in up to four credit hours per semester in Cornell academic courses tuition-free to help improve their job performance and assist in their career and personal development. Postdocs are eligible upon employment with approval of their supervisor and department head.
For Additional Information
More detailed information regarding these benefits and privileges is contained in the Human Resource Policies on the Web at HR Policies and in Cornell's summary plan descriptions. If you have any questions about this summary or your employee benefit programs, contact Benefit Services, Office of Human Resources, 130 Day Hall, (607) 255-3936, or e-mail: benefits@cornell.edu.
Updated 12/16/2008