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 the second Wednesday of every month at 4 pm to find out how we can improve your experience and help you meet your goals. Email Secretary Jordan Mayberry for information about how to join in person or over Zoom. 

Postdoc Spotlights

Maddie Mocchi

Maddie Mocchi, Psychiatry

A possible new approach to depression treatment
UIPDA leadership 2026

UIPDA Postdoctoral Research Conference

Around 100 postdoctoral scholars attended.

Featured Community

Read about the UI postdoc population and find resources for our 2025-2026 featured population: Postdoc Parents

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Get involved with UIPDA

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

Current Openings

Grad Postdoc Listserv

This Listserv is used to communicate news and events about the UIPDA.

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Upcoming Events

Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Alexa Sheehan promotional image

Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Alexa Sheehan

Monday, November 2, 2026 10:00am
Medical Education Research Facility

Alexa Sheehan is a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Science (Molecular Medicine) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. Her research has been conducted in Rebecca Dodd's laboratory.

If you are not able to attend in person, please consider showing your support by attending via Zoom. Please email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

Clarence Tow Lecture Series in Economics: Brendan Kline

Monday, November 2, 2026 10:45am to 12:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building

Brendan Kline is an Associate Professor in Economics from the University of Texas, Austin.

First-Gen Week Scholars' Table feat. Dr. Duhita Mahatmya promotional image

First-Gen Week Scholars' Table feat. Dr. Duhita Mahatmya

Monday, November 2, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm
Downtown Iowa City
Learn more about the First-Gen experience for graduate students at lunch with Dr. Duhita Mahatmya!
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Recent Events

Below are UIPDA events and activities during the 2026-27 academic year. 

National Postdoc Week Pizza Party

Date/Time: Wednesday, September 23, 6-8 p.m. 
Location: The Greenhouse  

National Postdoc Week Coffee and Donuts Social

Date/Time: Monday, September 21, 10:30 a.m. 
Location: EMRB Atrium