Despite the temporary and at-will nature of postdoctoral appointments, it is essential to maintain institutional standards of due process to ensure fairness and equity in all employment actions. Accordingly, principal investigators are required to consult with the senior human resources representatives from the employing unit and Graduate College prior to initiating any termination process for postdoctoral appointees, regardless of whether the termination is based on poor performance, misconduct, or a loss of funding. 

In circumstances involving the possible termination of international postdoctoral appointees, local human resources representatives must consult with the Office of International Students and Scholars at https://international.uiowa.edu/ISSS regarding visa implications prior to initiating any employment-related action that would result in the early termination of an appointment.