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 Thursday of every month at 3 pm to find out how we can improve your experience and help you meet your goals. Email divya-rathi@uiowa.edu for information about how to join in person or over Zoom. 

Featured Community

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

Get involved with UIPDA

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

Grad Postdoc Listserv

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

Upcoming Events

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UI Monthly Jazz Jam

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Tavern Blue
Jazz Studies faculty members host a monthly community jazz jam session
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CSD Professional Seminar Series

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual

Title: “Imaging the neural systems underlying human communication”

Speaker: Dr. Kevin Sitek, PhD

Speech communication relies on coordinated processing across cortical and subcortical auditory pathways, yet much of our understanding of the human auditory system has been limited to the cortex due to challenges in imaging deep brain structures. Recent advances in non-invasive neuroimaging, including ultra-high field 7T MRI, make it possible to study the full human auditory network and its role in...

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Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Informational Session

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Virtual

Curious about how you can address society's unmet needs through health care innovation? The Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellowship Program is a yearlong experience that connects graduate trainees with industry leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs. At this session, current fellows will share insights on how the program’s coursework, networking, and mentorship opportunities have empowered them to drive impactful change. An open Q&A will follow, giving you the chance to explore how the...

Spring 2026 IRB Office Hours

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
IRB Office Hours are for all UI faculty, staff, and Investigators, HawkIRB delegates, and research team members involved with Human Subjects research.
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Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar - George Hospodarsky, PhD; Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Iowa

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 3:30pm to 4:20pm
Van Allen Hall
Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar
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Exhibit Opening Celebration for ‘Orchestrating Community: The Public Service of Iowa Conductor James Dixon’

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 4:00pm to 5:30pm
University of Iowa Main Library

Enjoy refreshments, remarks from the curators, and an open house in recognition of the spring 2026 Main Library Gallery exhibition, Orchestrating Community: The Public Service of Iowa Conductor James Dixon.

Event Schedule

4–5:30 p.m.: Reception and open house with curators Sarah Suhadolnik and Katie Buehner
4:30 p.m.: Brief remarks in the Main Library Gallery
5:30 p.m.: Opening event ends
6 p.m.: Main Library Gallery closes

Admission to the gallery is always free. No RSVP required for this event.

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Condensed Matter Seminar - Sagar Chowdhury, PhD; Department of Physics & Astronomy; University of Iowa

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 4:30pm to 5:20pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Condensed Matter Seminar

Guest Artist: Ashley Hall-Tighe with Ana María Otamendi

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 5:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Guest Artist: Ashley Hall-Tighe with Ana María Otamendi

This concert is free and open to the public.

Guest Solo Recital: Asiya Korepanova, Piano

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Guest Solo Recital: Asiya Korepanova, Piano

This concert is free and open to the public.

Spring 2026 IRB Office Hours

Thursday, February 5, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
IRB Office Hours are for all UI faculty, staff, and Investigators, HawkIRB delegates, and research team members involved with Human Subjects research.
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Recent Events

Below are UIPDA events and activities during the 2025 fall semester. 

 

Invited Industry Talk 

Speaker: Justin Topp, Senior Manager, IDT 
Date: December 12, 2025 
Location: Seebohm Conference Room, EMRB 
Sponsor: Graduate College 
 

Book Club First Meetup

Date: December 10, 2025 
Location: The Greenhouse 
Organizer: Rachel Kehrberg 
Attendance: 4 participants

 

UIPDA Holiday Party 

Date: December 3, 2025 
Attendance: 25 participants

 

Zoom Watch Party and Career Talk

Speaker: Chris Rader, CTO, Aethon Therapeutics 
Date: November 3, 2025 
Location: PBDB, Zoom watch party 
Sponsors: CLAS, HCCC, INI, CoE 
Attendance: 18 participants

 

2025 Career Ladder Program 

Dates: September to October 2025 
Format: Multi session career development series 
Average attendance: 9 participants per session 
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