Initiate a Hire or Promotion Case

New for FY27: Staff & Senior Scientist promotion cases are now managed in Interfolio

Effective October 1, 2026, all new Staff Scientist and Senior Scientist promotion cases must be initiated and managed through Interfolio.

Have a case that was already started in FY26 using the previous Google Forms process? You can continue using the legacy submission links below.

Hire cases will continue to follow the current process until early 2027 as we work to integrate the hiring module in Interfolio.

Start a New Case in Interfolio

Starting a new Staff or Senior Scientist promotion case on or after October 1, 2026? 

Berkeley Lab uses the Interfolio Review, Promotion & Tenure (RPT) platform to manage Staff and Senior Scientist promotion cases.

Request a Case Kickoff with CPO
Meet with the Career Pathways Office to initiate your case and make sure you’re set up correctly in Interfolio.

[ Access Interfolio ]
Already have a case underway? Log in to access your case and complete your assigned steps.

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Need a little help getting started?
During October, CPO is offering open office hours for anyone who has questions about Interfolio, case setup, or the new submission process.

Interfolio Resources & Training

New to Interfolio? We’ve got you covered. Use these resources for step-by-step guidance on navigating the system and completing your part of the review process by clicking on the role that applies to you.

Case Administrator   Candidate  Approver  Ad hoc Committee Member or Responsible Manager

🎥 Recorded Training

📑 Training Slides

Watch the Interfolio-led training on the Staff & Senior Scientist review process. [Watch Recording]

Download the slides used during the Interfolio training. [View Slides]

📋 Staff & Senior Scientist Job Aid

▶️ Interfolio How-To Videos

Step-by-step instructions for completing common tasks in Interfolio. [View Job Aid]

Short training videos covering key features and workflows in Interfolio. [View Videos]

Have Questions?

CPO is here to help.

Whether you’re preparing to launch a case or have a question about an existing case, the Career Pathways Office can help you navigate the process.

Email us at pathways@lbl.gov with questions or to set up a 1:1 meeting. Join us for office hours on:

 Monday, October 12 , 10am-11am

Friday, October  16, 10am-11am

Monday, October 26, 10am-11am

Friday, October 30, 11am -12pm

FY26 Cases: Legacy Submission Links

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For cases initiated before October 1, 2026 only

The links below are maintained for Staff and Senior Scientist cases that began under the FY26 Google Forms submission process.

Do not use these forms to initiate a new FY27 case. New cases must be initiated through Interfolio.

Then list your existing links:

Staff Scientist Cases
[Existing Staff Scientist Case Submission Link]

Senior Scientist Cases
[Existing Senior Scientist Case Submission Link]

FY26 Cases: Legacy Submission Links

For cases initiated before October 1, 2026 only

The links below are for hire cases or Staff and Senior Scientist promotion cases that began under the FY26 Google Forms submission process.

Do not use these forms to initiate a new promotion FY27 case. New cases must be initiated through Interfolio.