IMPORTANT: Please note that the information below pertains only to postdocs who are working in a QUAD department. Postdocs working in (and receiving pay
from) one of our hospital affiliates should contact their department
administrator for information regarding orientation and getting
settled.
Orientation Description: The HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellows organizes orientations every 6 weeks for new postdocs. The Postdoc orientation is an important opportunity for new postdocs to obtain the necessary resources they need for living and working in and around the HMS/HSDM community. Postdocs learn about the administrative systems at HMS/HSDM and Harvard, research offices and policies, and receive a broad overview and explanation of the many benefits of working at Harvard.
IMPORTANT: Federal policy requires you to sign up for benefits within 30 days of your start date. If you do not receive a Benefits Package at your home mailing address within two weeks of your start date, call the Benefits Office at 617/496-4001. If you are unable to attend orientation, you are strongly encouraged to watch the following video for a detailed overview of your benefits: The Benefits of Working at Harvard
Also see: The Getting Started Guide for New Postdocs: https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/files/postdoc.hms/files/3_getting_started.pdf
