Training grant or fellowship recipients and internationally funded scholars are not benefits eligible because they are not employed by the University of Arizona.*
| Benefit Type | Postdoctoral Research Associates I-V | Benefits-Eligible Employees |
|---|---|---|
Insurance Benefits | ||
| Dental insurance† | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
| Medical insurance† | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
| Basic life insurance† | Yes | Yes |
| Supplemental life insurance | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
| Long-term disability insurance† | Yes | Yes |
| Short-term disability insurance | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
| Vision insurance | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
Family Benefits | ||
| Childcare cost reimbursement† Up to $2,000/year for qualified expenses | Yes | Yes |
| Childcare placement advice† | Yes | Yes |
| Back-Up Care (for children, adults & elders) (Subsidized hourly charge to caregivers)† | Yes | Yes |
| Elder care resources† | Yes | Yes |
| Leave Programs | ||
| Family and medical leave for self or immediate family members Unpaid job-protected time available for up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment and 1,250 hours worked | Yes | Yes |
| Paid parental leave† Up to 12 weeks paid + 12 weeks unpaid for either parent after 12 months of employment | Yes | Yes |
| Sick time† 12 days/year for own illness or to care for immediate family | Yes | Yes |
| Vacation time† | 10 days in first year; 15 days/year beginning in year 2; can carry over 1.5 times annual accrual | 22 days/year; can carry over 320 hours |
| Paid holidays (11 per year) | Yes | Yes |
| University Closure† Paid time off when U of A is closed from Christmas to New Year. | Yes (if fiscal appointment) | Yes (if fiscal appointment) |
Retirement Benefits | ||
| Arizona State Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan† | Not available | Participation required—U of A matches employee contribution |
| Voluntary 403(b) supplemental retirement plan | Those under age 50 may contribute up to $23,000/year | Those under age 50 may contribute up to $23,000/year |
| Voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan | Those under age 50 may contribute up to $23,000/year | Those under age 50 may contribute up to $23,000/year |
Wellness Benefits | ||
| Counseling services† | For self and dependents | For self and dependents |
| Wellness screenings† | Yes | Yes |
Other Benefits | ||
| Flexible spending accounts To pay for healthcare or dependent-care expenses on a pre-tax basis | Yes | Yes |
| Qualified Tuition Reduction Program† For self and eligible dependents | Yes | Yes |
| Free financial advising with certified financial planner | Yes | Yes |
*Examples of training grants include the National Institutes of Health (NIH) T32 mechanism and the NIH F32 individual postdoctoral fellowship.
† U of A pays for or subsidizes benefit.