Pay and Benefits

The University of Louisville offers competitive pay and benefits, such as health insurance, to its post-doctoral associates. You can learn more about these benefits below. 

downarrowPay Ranges and Benefit Eligibility
Post Doc Assoc & Post Doc Scholars(P12) F32/T32 as of 7/1/2022 new Hires 7/1/2022 - Post Doc Fellows (compare to Housestaff)
Paygroup P12 G12 H12
Job Code-Titles 001779-Postdoctoral Assoc 002615-Post Doc Trainee 000820-Post Doctoral Fellow
001780-Postdoctoral Scholar
Status employee Non-Employee Non-Employee
Reg/Temp Regular Temporary Regular
Job Family Research and Research Support Nonemployee Affiliate House Staff & Fellows
Health univ health grad health univ health
Dental/vision Eligible for benefit purchase outside system Eligible for benefit
Life &AD&D Eligible for benefit Not Eligible for benefit Eligible for benefit
403 Retirement get univ contributions Not Eligible for benefit plan doc - Not Eligible for benefit for univ contribution
EE retirement contributions Eligible for benefit to contribute (Post Doc Scholars) Eligible for benefit to contribute (H12 not Eligible for benefit for 457) Eligible for benefit to contribute (H12 not Eligible for benefit for 457)
LTD Eligible for benefit to contribute Not Eligible for benefit Not Eligible for benefit
Leave Eligible for benefit Not Eligible for benefit accruals - *Please reference Postdoc Leave document for Leave amounts Not Eligible for benefit accruals - *Please reference Postdoc Leave document for Leave amounts
Tuition Remission Eligible for benefit Not Eligible for benefit Not Eligible for benefit
Workers Compensation Eligible for benefit Eligible for benefit Eligible for benefit
Unemployment Eligible for benefit Not Eligible for benefit Eligible for benefit
Direct Bill Retiree Health Eligible for benefit Not Eligible for benefit Not Eligible for benefit
Recruit vacancy in Empt yes no no
Earning Taxation Will not withhold taxes from earnings (elig group is limited to US citizens); will not receive a W-2 All applicable taxes will be withheld from earnings; will receive a W-2
salary increase univ increase/compensation matrix NRSA compensation matrix compensation matrix
onboarding I-9/CBC I-9/CBC I-9/CBC
downarrowVacation and Leave Time

These guidelines clarify what is expected in terms of attendance and time away from the university for Postdoctoral (G12) Trainees and Postdoctoral Fellows (H12). 

Types of Absences: 

  • Sick Days: Unplanned typically short-term absence. Trainees/Fellows should communicate with their mentor as appropriate to ensure all responsibilities continue to be met. The number of sick days is limited to 15 per year.  Any additional time is up to the discretion mentor. 
  • Vacation: Vacation should be planned in advance with the mentor and limited to 10 business days per year. Any additional time is up to the discretion mentor. 
  • University holidays: Typically, 13 per year, including breaks. Fellows/Trainees should discuss taking time off with the mentor and not assume that absence (during Spring break for example) is acceptable. 
  • Family Leave: Either parent is eligible for paid leave of 6 weeks after the birth or adoption of a child. Time in excess of 6 weeks must be approved by the mentor and will be counted as sick leave or vacation.
  • University related travel: Typically, this is to attend a scientific conference or other meeting relevant to the career development of the trainee/fellow. The meeting dates should correspond closely with the planned absence. The mentor should be notified of the dates during which the trainee/fellow will be away. Please note that all international travel requires additional authorization.  Please consult your mentor, Unit Business Manager or Lead Financial Officer before purchasing tickets or making reservations for travel.  
  • Personal travel to country of origin by international students: The mentor should be notified of plans for any such trip s even if personal in nature.  Due to the unpredictable nature of visa renewals, such trips often extend beyond the time period originally planned.  The Postdoc should discuss with the mentor the scheduled return.  If unable to return on that date and extension of the absence is necessary, personal vacation days should be used.  Salary support may be stopped if unable to return after using all available vacation time. 

*Please refer to the International Center for specific concerns regarding international travel.