How To Apply

Applying is easy! For complete details and instructions, follow the link below to the Standard AFIRM Call for Applications. The list of other required documents is below, too.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Bibliography
• Short Statement of Research Interests and Professional Goals
• 3 Reprints of Publications
• Names of 4 References

 Standard AFIRM Call for Applications 

All completed information should be sent to the attention of Joan Schanck at the mailing address listed below:

Joan Schanck, Director, Education and Workforce Development
LaShon Jackson, Program Manager, Education and Workforce Development

Mailing Address:
Bridgeside Point II Building
450 Technology Drive
Suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3138

Phone: 412-624-5591
FAX: 412-624-5575

According to eligibility criteria, trainees must be a citizen, non-citizen national of the U.S., or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Temporary U.S. residents holding a valid U.S. visa that permits them to remain in the U.S. during the postdoctoral training period are also eligible. Applicants with a PhD, MD, and related advanced degrees are eligible. A record of scientific achievement is highly desirable. PTEI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.