Sample Offer Letter For

SAMPLE OFFER LETTER FOR

RESEARCH SCHOLAR – Paid by other

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[insert date]

[Candidate’s name], [M.D. or Ph.D.]

[Address]

[City, State,Zip]

Dear Dr.[insert candidate’s last name],

We are happy to offer you a positionas a Research Scholar in the Department of [insert deptname]at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Einstein) beginning on or about [insert date] for a [one year/xx month] period, contingent upon your performance.

Our offer is contingent upon the successful completion of our onboarding process (see Appendix C)which includes education and employment verification, an independently conducted criminal background investigation and drug screening.

Your work will be in the area of [describe]. Specifically, you will develop [describe], analyze [describe], and will be involved in studies on [describe]. Also, you will work with Dr. [insert name] regarding [describe]. You will report directly to Dr. [insert name].

It is our understanding that you will be supported by personal funds in the amount of $[insert amount - note: must be a minimum of $33,000 per annum] for the [one year/xx month] period. OR It is our understanding that your salary will be $[insert amount -note: must be a minimum of $33,000 per annum] for the [one year/xx month] period, paid directly to you by [______]. Due to the cost of living in the New York City area, we strongly recommend that you arrive with additional funds. As a Research Scholar, you are required to provide documentation showing proof of health insurance coverage upon your arrival.

As another condition of your visit, you will be required to successfully complete Einstein’s online Preventing Discrimination and Harassment training prior to your first day.The training will last approximately one (1) hour. Please review Appendix B for detailed instructions.Upon completion of the training, please print a copy of your Certificate of Completion and present it to your departmental administrator and Tara Panebianco in the Office of Academic Appointments (Belfer, Room 1202) on or before the first day of your new role.

We are relying on the various written and oral representations that you have made in the course of applying for this position, and our understanding is that you have disclosed in full any issues that relate to your professional standing and your visit to Einstein. Prior to beginning work, you will need to present documentation of identity.

We are excited about the prospect of you joining the Albert Einstein College of Medicine as a Research Scholar in the Department of [insert deptname]. Please sign a copy of this letter,review and complete all items in the attached appendices and return the entire packet to the Dean’s Office,

Attention: Anne Marie Dean, by [date]to indicate your acceptance of our offer. Please call with any further questions you might have.

Sincerely yours,

______

[insert name][insert name]Edward R. Burns, M.D.

Faculty SupervisorChair Executive Dean

I accept the offer as stated above:

Signature:______Date:______

[insert candidate’s name]

Research Scholar – Paid by other 8-17-17