Postdoctoral Affairs
This page contains a provisional set of instructions for hiring a postdoc at SMU.
Overview
In Academic Year 2022-2023, the university piloted a new process for hiring Postdoctoral Fellows that was overseen by the Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. This new process re-framed postdoctoral hiring at SMU so that it resembles the faculty hiring process. This new process is driven by the hiring manager/PI in collaboration with the department and school administration. The Moody School’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs offers oversight and guidance. If you have questions about this process, please contact postdoc@smu.edu.
Learn About the Hiring Process
Postdoctoral Fellow Hiring Process Training Webinar
Postdoctoral Fellow Hiring Process Slides
Form and Template Library
Postdoctoral Fellow Appointment Request Form
Postdoctoral Offer Letter Template
Postdoc Recruitment Plan Template (Under Revision)
Request for Variance Example