UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKAMEDICALCENTER

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATEAGREEMENT

The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, a public body corporate, for and on behalf of University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) hereby agrees to accept (Postdoctoral Research Associate) into the UNMC Postdoctoral Research Program and Postdoctoral Research Associate hereby agrees to acceptthe position with UNMC, subject to the following terms and conditions:

ARTICLE 1: Professional Staff APPOINTMENT STATUS

The professional staff appointment status of Postdoctoral Research Associate pursuant to this Agreement shall be all year, full-timeSpecial Appointment as a member of the Other Academic staff of UNMC, Department of, UNMC College of Pharmacy.

Article 2: term of agreement; notice of non-reappointment

The term of Postdoctoral Research Associate’s Special Appointment shall begin on and end at midnight on and is subject to Section 4.4.1 of the Bylaws of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska (Bylaws).

Renewal of your appointment is based on satisfactory performance, availability of funding and the terms of the UNMC Policy for Postdoctoral Scholars, in particular, please note the section outlining obligations of postdoctoral scholars. This policy and other information, including a postdoctoral handbook, can be found on the UNMC Office of Postdoctoral Education web site.

Article 3: Duties

Postdoctoral Research Associate agrees to perform the teaching, service, research and other duties and responsibilities set forth in the written statement attached to this Agreement as Appendix “A” and incorporated herein by reference. Postdoctoral Research Associate and UNMC agree that Appendix A shall be periodically reviewed and revised as appropriate in accordance with Sections3.4.4, 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 of the Bylaws.

ARTICLE 4: SALARY

The annual base salary of the Postdoctoral Research Associate shall be payable in equal monthly installments (prorated for any partial initial month) and payable in accordance with the University of Nebraska Board of Regents Policies (Policies) that relate to payment of salaries to members of its all-year Other Academic staff. The initial annual base salary may, at anytime during the term of this Agreement, be adjusted upward without the necessity of a written amendment or modification of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 5: Terms and Conditions of AGREEMENT

Postdoctoral Research Associate’s position shall be subject to: (i) the terms and conditions ofemployment for members of the Other Academic staff as provided in Chapter III of the Bylaws, and (ii) the rights and responsibilities of the professional staff as provided in Chapter IV of the Bylaws. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the parties agree that in accordance with the provisions of Chapter IV of the Bylaws, Postdoctoral Research Associate’s agreement may be terminated during the term ofthis Agreement or any extension thereof for reasons of adequate cause, disability, bona fide discontinuance of the program or department to which the Postdoctoral Research Associate is assigned, or extraordinary circumstances because of financial exigencies.

For purposes of this Agreement, adequate cause shall include, but shall not be limited to Postdoctoral Research Associate’s inability to obtain or maintain appropriate immigration documentation.

ARTICLE 6: FRINGE BENEFITS

Postdoctoral Research Associate shall be entitled to receive and participate in those benefits that UNMC routinely provides to other similarly situated Postdoctoral Research Associates.

ARticle 7: Resignation by Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate may resign from this Special Appointment prior to the end of the term of this Agreement or any extension thereof in accordance with the notice of resignation requirements provided in Section 4.4.1 of the Bylaws.

ARticle 8: Agreement Amendments

This Agreement may be amended at any time by written instrument duly approved by the President or President's designee and accepted by Postdoctoral Research Associate; provided, however, no such written instrument shall be required for any improvement to the fringe benefits of Postdoctoral Research Associate's agreement, which may be accomplished at any time by official action of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska (Board) without the necessity for written modification or amendment of this Agreement.

This Agreement and Appendix “A” attached hereto constitute the entire agreement between the parties. This Agreement supersedes all previous agreements between or among the parties. There are no agreements, representations or warranties between or among the parties other than those set forth in this Agreement or the documents and agreements referred to in this Agreement.

ARTICLE 9: Governing Law

This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and is subject to the Bylaws and the laws of the State of Nebraska.

ARTICLE 10: SEVERABILITY

If any term, provision or condition of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction or arbitrator to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated as a result of such decision.

article 11: Manuscripts

Manuscripts for publication submitted after the date of appointment of Postdoctoral Research Associate will identify the association with the Department and UNMC.

article 12: Special Commitment of Departmental Resources

This section to be completed, if any in paragraph form, list any commitments of department resources - List N/A if not applicable.

article 13: immigration and employment eligibility

As a condition of initial and continued employment, Postdoctoral Research Associate will immediately apply for, obtain and maintain, at all times during the term of this Agreement appropriate immigration documentation supporting their appointment.

article 14: Contingencies
This appointment is contingent upon an acceptable background check, verification of credentials, and upon approval by the Chancellor of UNMC/UNO or designated delegatee. The appointment of Faculty Member is subject to all terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, Bylaws and Policies and the procedures derived therefrom. (University of Nebraska Board of Regents Bylaws and Policies can be found on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents website.)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the dates indicated below.
ACCEPTED:
By: ______this ______day of ______, 20____.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
APPROVED:
By: ______
Date
Department ChairTHE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
By: ______By: ______
Dean, College of Pharmacy DateSenior Vice Chancellor for Date
Academic Affairs, UNMC
Attachment: Appendix “A”

xc: Postdoctoral Education Office

Postdoctoral Research Associate Initials ______

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