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Message from the Dean

Graduate Dean, Patricia Calarco

September 2008

Dear Entering Postdoctoral Scholar:

Welcome to the University of California, San Francisco. The Dean of the Graduate Division is responsible for the appointment of postdoctoral scholars, negotiations for benefits, and many issues affecting the campus climate for postdocs at UCSF. As well, UCSF faculty contribute guidance in many aspects of postodoctoral affairs through the Graduate Council, a Committee of the Academic Senate. I hope your appointment at UCSF is a productive educational experience as you continue your research training.

For general questions about your postdoctoral appointment, first contact your faculty sponsor and Postdoc Administrator. If you need further assistance, please contact as follows:

  • Verification of appointment and loan deferrals contact Jeannine Cuevas in the Graduate Division at the Mission Bay Rutter Building, Room 310, 514-4852 or jeannine.cuevas@ucsf.edu.
  • General administrative questions contact Jeannine Cuevas in the Graduate Division at the Mission Bay Rutter Building, Room 310, 514-4852 or jeannine.cuevas@ucsf.edu.
  • Specific policies, exceptions to policy and conflict resolution contact Assistant Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs, Christine Des Jarlais at 476-1558 or christine.desjarlais@ucsf.edu
  • Health insurance questions contact Susan Descalso at the Office of Human Resources at 476-8093 or SDescalso@hr.ucsf.edu or contact Garnett-Powers and Associates at 1-800-254-1758 or psbp@garnett-powers.com
  • Career counseling and resources contact Bill Lindstaedt, Director of the Office of Career and Professional Development at S-140, 476-4986 or Bill.Lindstaedt@ucsf.edu
  • Help for international postdocs contact Services for International Students & Scholars (SISS) at 476-1773 or go to http://student.ucsf.edu/siss/
  • Postdoctoral Scholars Association (PSA) - an advisory council established by postdocs at UCSF. For more information, go to http://saawww.ucsf.edu/psa

UCSF has approximately 1,100 postdoctoral scholars representing nations around the world. You are an important and valued participant in the UCSF research mission and community. We hope that your time at UCSF will be productive and pleasant. Best wishes for a successful career in science.

Sincerely,
Patricia Calarco, Ph.D.
Dean of Graduate Studies
University of California, San Francisco