PostDoc Resources

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Housing Information
Schedule benefits session appointment
Online Training: You must complete the following training classes (Register for those classes through STARS SUNet ID & password required):
- General Safety and Emergency Preparedness (EHS-4200) on your first day here or within 30 days of your arrival.
- Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP-0003) within 6 months of your arrival.
Schedule a meeting with Jonelle Whiting to submit proper payroll documents and get oriented to the the department.
Fill out the Patent and Copyright Agreement: Stanford Form SU-18 in Axess under the "Academics" tab.
Transportation Services: Bike, train, shuttle, bus, drive.

Prepare to submit required payroll documents:
- I-9 form (see I-9 form example)
- International postdocs with tax treaties in addition to the I-9: Form 8223 (salary) or W8 Ben (monthly stipend)
- Enroll / Update / Cancel Direct Deposit
Wireless network printer access: check with your Department staff.
Receive building access - if you are in Y2E2 this request will go through Jonelle Whiting once you've completed EHS-4200 training (listed above).
Set up your profile in CAP (information will feed into SE3 and ESS websites)
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS: Confirm your arrival with the Bechtel International Center. This should be done no later than the 15th day after the "From" date on the DS-2019 form. Please read the "Limited Validity of the DS-2019" for instructions for more details.
Obtain ID Card from the Stanford Card Office.
Complete IDP within first 3 months.