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Post Doc, Ph.D.
123 Anywhere Lane
Any town, Any state, Any zip
Dear Dr. Post Doc:
I am pleased to offer you the position of Postdoctoral Fellow in my laboratory in the Department
of __________________ at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. I am offering a
starting base salary of $_________. This salary is based on the National Institutes of Health
(NIH) twelve-month base stipend at 1.0 FTE for a postdoctoral fellow with 1 year of experience.
The contract is expected to be effective ___________, and renewed annually for a period of up
to five years based on satisfactory performance and the needs of the lab and project. Salary for
subsequent years will be in accordance with NIH guidelines. This position will be supported by
Grant name: ______________________________________________.
In this position, you will work independently and in collaboration with others on a project focused
on ADD JOB DESCRIPTION HERE.
I look forward to a productive research collaboration.
Sincerely,
P.I
I herby accept employment on the conditions set forth in this letter.
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Post Doc
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