You should coordinate the specific days of vacation and personal time off with Kristin, especially for an extended absence.
Graduate Students
Graduate students receive # PTO days, along with all holidays observed by LBNL.
LBL Postdocs
Postdocs will receive a set number of vacation / personal time off (PTO) days that will be outlined in your hiring package. For union postdocs, the union has currently negotiated 24 PTO days per year along with other benefits.
Berkeley Postdocs
As a new postdoc, you should submit a Postdoc time sheet each month to the Payroll team at 197M Cory Hall, [email protected] This time sheet is used only to record the Personal Time Off and Sick Leave that you use. According to UC Postdoc policy, you are granted 24 days of Personal Time Off and 12 days of Sick Leave per 12-month appointment.