New Postdoc Checklist

Welcome to UAB! We are excited you have chosen to complete your postdoctoral training at our institution. Below are items which need to be completed during your first few weeks. If you have any questions about items below, please reach out to your department administrator or OPE.

1. 1. Understand your postdoc classification. 
      Postdocs are categorized into two statuses, 20 and 21. Your status as a postdoc has implications for tax withholding and tax filing.
      Learn more about postdoc classification

1. 2. International Postdocs: For questions about J-1 visas, please contact the International Student and Scholars Services (ISSS). For questions about H-1B visas, please contact International Faculty & Staff Immigration Services. 
      Learn more about ISSS 
      Learn more about IFSIS

1. 3. Postdoc Status 21: Complete your I-9 form on your first day of work. 
      Meet with your department administrator to complete this documentation.
      Learn more about I-9 forms

1. 4. Request your BlazerID.
      Once your department has processed your hiring documentation, you will be able to fill out the form to request an BlazerID. If you have not been officially hired by UAB, your request will be denied. A BlazerID must be created prior to requesting a ONE Card.
      Learn more about BlazerIDs
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   5. Pick up your One Card.
      Once your department has processed your hiring documentation and you have been officially hired, you will be able to pick up your ONE card.
      Learn more about ONE Card

1. 6. Enroll for your healthcare benefits within 30 days of your start date. 
      You will complete enrollment through the UAB and Me Portal. You must have a BlazerID to enroll.
      Enroll for healthcare benefits
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   7. Attend New Employee Orientation. 
      Contact your department administrator to schedule.
      Learn more about orientation
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   8. Schedule your welcome meeting with OPE.