In the US, a postdoctoral fellow is generally defined as an individual holding a doctoral degree who is engaged in a temporary period of mentored research and/or scholarly training for the purpose of acquiring the professional skills needed to pursue an independent career path. Learn more on the National Postdoctoral Association website.

Administrators whose units will be receiving J-1 Exchange Visitors coming to UAB as 20/21 Postdoctoral Employees or Trainees can begin the process below immediately with ISSS.