Postdoctoral Classification and Benefits
Find information about University of Pittsburgh postdoctoral classifications, benefits, time-off and leave policies, including parental leave and FMLA, as well as student loan programs. And read the Provost's Memo on Postdoc Employment Classification.
Postdoctoral Compensation
Provides information on Pitt's Minimum Compensation Policies and on taxation for postdoctoral associates and postdoctoral scholars.
Family-Friendly Resources
Shares information on programs and resources for postdoc trainees who are parents-to-be, new parents, and caregivers at all stages of life, both at Pitt and nationally through the National Postdoctoral Association.
Guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates and Postdoctoral Scholars
This Guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates and Postdoctoral Scholars outlines the definitions of a postdoctoral associate and postdoctoral scholar, appointment and reappointment guidelines at Pitt, responsibilities, benefits, and more.
International Services
The Office of International Services serves as a welcoming and professional support center for Pitt's community of international students, postdoctoral scholars and researchers, staff, and faculty, providing immigration-related services, orientation activities, cultural programming, and more.
Living in Pittsburgh
The Cool Pittsburgh website is built specifically for people who are new to the University of Pittsburgh and its hometown. Content is tailored to graduate and professional school students, postdoctoral trainees, and new members of the Pittsburgh campus faculty.
Ombuds for Postdocs
The school ombudspersons for postdocs are available to assist postdoc trainees with resolving conflicts and issues that arise in the course of their training that they believe have not been or cannot be addressed within their department or area. The ombudsperson can help to mediate conflicts; provide information about institutional policies, including the University’s grievance procedures; and direct postdocs to additional campus resources as appropriate.
Salaries for Postdoctoral Scholars and Postdoctoral Associates
The minimum salary for Postdoctoral Associates and Postdoctoral Scholars is $47,476, effective December 1, 2016. Full-time base salaries below the recommended minimum are not permitted. For more information, see the Guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates and Postdoctoral Scholars.
Training Grant Directory
This directory—searchable by grant or faculty—compiles the NIH training grants that currently support the training and career development of predoctoral students and postdoctoral and clinical fellows across the University.
University of Pittsburgh Postdoctoral Association
The University of Pittsburgh Postdoctoral Association (UPPDA) is a dynamic professional organization that supports postdoc training under a mission of developing a culture of professional growth, enhancing research training, and improving the postdoctoral experience.