The UIPDA advocates for all Postdocs at the University of Iowa.
For postdocs, by postdocs.

 

Are you a postdoc at the University of Iowa? The Postdoctoral Association is here for you! Join us every first Friday of every month at 4 pm to find out how we can improve your experience and help you meet your goals. Email merri-grace-jones@uiowa.edu for information about how to join in person or over Zoom. 

UIPDA Committees

Social Programming & Outreach

Policy & Advocacy

Professional Development

Awards Committee

Upcoming Events

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Women's basketball vs. Oregon

Thursday, January 15, 2026 8:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
The Iowa women's basketball team hosts Oregon.
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Men's wrestling vs. Penn State

Friday, January 16, 2026 6:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
The Iowa men's wrestling team hosts Penn State.
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Women's wrestling home dual vs. Lehigh and Otterbein

Sunday, January 18, 2026 12:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Women's wrestling home dual vs. Lehigh and Otterbein
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An Assessment of Iowaville (1765-1824) by Cindy Peterson and Alan Kelley

Sunday, January 18, 2026 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
Discover Iowaville, a historic Báxoje (Ioway) village in Van Buren County. Cindy Peterson and Alan Kelley share research, stories, and insights on its significance and NHL recommendation.
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Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo

Sunday, January 18, 2026 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery.

Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are the only artmaking materials allowed in the galleries. The museum has golf pencils with erasers and clipboards for participants to use. Stools...

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We are looking for postdocs to serve as committee members and college reps.

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This group is open to open and former post-docs at the UI who wish to network, provide career advice and aid in career transitions.

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