Quick Links for Postdocs
Contacts:
Caltech Postdoctoral Association (CPA)
PMA postdoc representative: Sridip Pal
Postdoctoral Scholars Office Contact: Stacie Takase
PMA Division
Faculty representatives
• Physics — Jason Alicea
• Math — Yi Ni
• Astro — Phil Hopkins
• Division Office — Jessica Varlet
HR - Scholars & Staff Services
• HR general requests: Cassandra Juarez
• HR Benefits: Michael Madigan
• HR Benefits (retirement): Tom Marchica
• HR Disability & Leave: Sakurako Chan
• Staff and Faculty Consultation Center
• Center for Inclusion & Diversity
International Scholar Services Office
• Visa specialist: ISS Advisor
• Case coordinator: Hanna Drollinger
• Cross Cultural Advisor: Barbara Avouac
• Visa categories (requirements and obligations)
Forms and requests:
Detached Duty
• To complete if you will be out of residence for more than 3 weeks
• Download and fill out HR Detached Duty form
• Submit HR form to the Division for further approvals and processing
NOTE: Detached Duty is for collaborations, research, conference, workshops, etc.; remote work from family/vacation residence is not allowed.
Departure from Caltech
• For a smooth transition, inform your PI and Admin as soon as you know you will leave Caltech
• Download and fill out HR departure form
• Submit HR form to the Division for processing
NOTE: If you don't work a full month, the paycheck will be prorated. If we receive the departure form with enough notice, you will receive the prorated paycheck with the previous' month direct deposit. If you are too late, you will have to pick up a manual check from Payroll.
Verification of employment
• Complete this form and email it to Cassandra Juarez
Outside Activity
• Complete OA form in your Disclosure of Financial Interests and Commitments on your Access account. Faculty sponsor and Division Operations Officer will then receive a link to approve the OA request.
General info:
• Gender neutral restrooms in PMA buildings and across
• Library