Training grant or fellowship recipients and internationally funded scholars are not benefits eligible because they are not employed by the University of Arizona.*
| Benefit Type | Postdoctoral Research Associates I-V | Benefits-Eligible Employees |
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Insurance Benefits |
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| Dental insurance† | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
| Medical insurance† | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
| Basic life insurance† | Yes | Yes |
| Supplemental life insurance | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
| Long-term disability insurance† | Yes | Yes |
| Short-term disability insurance | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
| Vision insurance | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
Family Benefits |
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| Childcare cost reimbursement† Up to $2,000/year for qualified expenses |
Yes | Yes |
| Childcare placement advice† | Yes | Yes |
| Back-Up Care (for children, adults & elders) (Subsidized hourly charge to caregivers)† |
Yes | Yes |
| Elder care resources† | Yes | Yes |
| Leave Programs | ||
| Family and medical leave for self or immediate family members Unpaid job-protected time available for up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment and 1,250 hours worked |
Yes | Yes |
| Paid parental leave† Up to 12 weeks paid + 12 weeks unpaid for either parent after 12 months of employment |
Yes | Yes |
| Sick time† 12 days/year for own illness or to care for immediate family |
Yes | Yes |
| Vacation time† |
10 days in first year; 15 days/year beginning in year 2; can carry over 1.5 times annual accrual |
22 days/year; can carry over 320 hours |
| Paid holidays (10 per year) | Yes | Yes |
| University Closure† Paid time off when UA is closed from Christmas to New Year. |
Yes (if fiscal appointment) | Yes (if fiscal appointment) |
Retirement Benefits |
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| Arizona State Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan† | Not available | Participation required—UA matches employee contribution |
| Voluntary 403(b) supplemental retirement plan | Those under age 50 may contribute up to $23,000/year | Those under age 50 may contribute up to $23,000/year |
| Voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan | Those under age 50 may contribute up to $23,000/year | Those under age 50 may contribute up to $23,000/year |
Wellness Benefits |
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| Counseling services† | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
| Nutrition counseling† | Yes | Yes |
| Wellness screenings† | Yes | Yes |
Other Benefits |
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| Flexible spending accounts To pay for healthcare or dependent-care expenses on a pre-tax basis |
Yes | Yes |
| Qualified Tuition Reduction Program† For self and eligible dependents |
Yes | Yes |
| Free financial advising with certified financial planner | Yes | Yes |
*Examples of training grants include the National Institutes of Health (NIH) T32 mechanism. Examples of individual postdoctoral fellowships include the NIH F32 or F99 mechanism and the American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship.
† UA pays for or subsidizes benefit.