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.

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Grad Postdoc Listserv

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

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Upcoming Events

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Halloween Argentine Tango Weekender 2026

Saturday, October 31, 2026 7:00pm
Full Moon Studio
Halloween Argentine Tango Weekender with Eduardo Villalba in Iowa City 10/30-11/01, 2026.
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Bassoon Studio Recital

Saturday, October 31, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

This concert is free and open to the public.

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BOSIE (or the fag hag play)

Saturday, October 31, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Zoe Senese-Grossberg

A cool girl in a cool city is obsessed with Bosie Douglas–the much-maligned ex-boyfriend of Oscar Wilde. With the help of a chorus of Victorian rent boys, she puts on a play to finally clear his name.

Part of Theatre Arts' Gallery Series

Tickets:
Tickets for workshops and galleries are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

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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