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.
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.
Verification of employment
• Complete this form and email it to Cassandra Juarez
Departure from Caltech
• Please provide at least 30 calendar days written notice.
• 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. You will receive the prorated paycheck with the previous' month direct deposit.
General info:
• Gender neutral restrooms in PMA buildings and across
• Library