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Please do not alter any portions (by adding or removing text) of the letter except the information enclosed in brackets in bold.  All other language must remain standard and may not be modified without official approval.\nThe current annual minimum for a 1.0 FTE postdoc as of 7/1/2025 is $51,500\nFor postdocs onboarded after 7/2/2026, the minimum will be $53,045\nPlease copy and paste into the department/center letterhead\n[Date]\nDear [Name],\nI would like to offer you a [refer to title recommended by OPA] position in [lab/research group] under [my/the supervision of] [immediate supervisor name] in [Department/Center] at the University of Oklahoma (OU) [Norman/Tulsa campus]. This offer letter outlines the details of the position.\nThe position is a [1.0 is recommended] FTE salaried position paid biweekly. The annual salary is [$XXXXX]). The salary will be paid biweekly in amounts of [$X,XXX] according to the biweekly payroll calendar (\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.ou.edu/payroll/employees/my-payroll/paycheck-calendar)\" \u0014https://www.ou.edu/payroll/employees/my-payroll/paycheck-calendar)\u0015.  This is not considered a full-time OU benefits-eligible position; however, the University does offer some specific benefits. Postdoctoral researchers appointed at .75 FTE or greater receive benefits as outlined in the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://oupolicy.policystat.com/policy/18356424/latest/\" \u0014Postdoctoral Training and Development Policy\u0015.\nThe initial appointment is for [term length- one year recommended], with the potential for reappointment if both parties agree. Your appointment is restricted to work at the University in the State of Oklahoma unless you have received prior written approval through the University’s Remote Work Guidelines: \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://hr.ou.edu/Managers-HR-Payroll-Coordinators/Remote-Work-Guidelines\" \u0014https://hr.ou.edu/Managers-HR-Payroll-Coordinators/Remote-Work-Guidelines\u0015.\nThe University of Oklahoma is an \"at-will\" employer, which means employment may be terminated by either party at any time for any reason, including but not limited to: loss of project funding, unsatisfactory performance, misconduct, or for other reasons. This offer is contingent on the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by state law and University policies, including the completion of a background check. Employment requires that you are subject to the University of Oklahoma Tuberculosis testing policy.\nSince your salary is funded by a grant, your position is also contingent, in part, upon the continued receipt of these funds. OU employees appointed to positions funded in part or in whole by a grant are expected to use all earned paid leave during the specified period of their appointment. Generally, accrued but unused leave may not paid out as compensation. Please refer to the University’s Payment of Accrued Leave upon Termination policy.\nThe Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you complete paperwork (Form I-9) verifying your identity and your eligibility to legally work in the United States on or before your first day of work. Please bring original documentation, which a list of acceptable documents is enclosed, that establishes your identity and your right to work. 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