International

Find jobs in the US and beyond at this versatile site that allows you to also search for international-friendly jobs and internships; build a network; and view webinars tailored for the needs of international trainees.

K awards provide support for senior postdoctoral fellows or faculty-level candidates. The objective of these programs is to bring candidates to the point where they are able to conduct their research independently and are competitive for major grant support.

The Office of International Services (OIS) is the University’s immigration specialist, serving all campuses and the 6000 international students, scholars, staff, and faculty who call Pitt their academic home. Our chief job is to make sure that immigration issues are handled smoothly, quickly and correctly.

Another important function of OIS is to welcome you to campus! You will learn about the special orientation process for international students, scholars, staff, and faculty in My OIS, your online service center for accessing all OIS services and immigration needs.

A collection of other resources is available to you at postdoc.pitt.edu, with new resources being added regularly.

Postdoctoral education is an important element in the research and scholarship environment at the University of Pittsburgh. In general, a postdoctoral appointment provides a recent Ph.D. graduate with opportunities to continue development of his or her research skills, learn new research techniques, and work under the supervision of a senior research faculty member. This document describes the process of postdoctoral appointment.