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

Upcoming Events

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Art & Write Night

Friday, December 5, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

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Lego Bingo

Friday, December 5, 2025 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Take a break from studying to win some super cool Lego sets at Lego BINGO! Happening Friday, Dec. 5 starting at 7 p.m. in the Hawkeye Room at the union!

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Johnson County Landmark feat. Camille Thurman

Friday, December 5, 2025 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Johnson County Landmark feat. Camille Thurman

Experience an electrifying evening of big-band jazz as the University of Iowa’s Johnson County Landmark, under the direction of Prof. Curtis Taylor, shares the stage with world-renowned saxophonist, vocalist, and educator Camille Thurman.

The program features powerful works and fresh arrangements by John Clayton, Jim McNeely, Derrick Gardner, Ralph Peterson, and Shamie Royston, showcasing the energy, depth, and versatility of today’s large ensemble...

Recital: Kylie Little, viola

Friday, December 5, 2025 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

DMA II Recital: Kylie Little, viola

Kylie Little, viola
Yestyn Griffith, violin
Henrique Rabelo, piano

This concert is free and open to the public.

Non-Major Voice Recital - Hachtman and Haselhuhn

Saturday, December 6, 2025 1:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Non-Major Voice Recital - Hachtman and Haselhuhn

This concert is free and open to the public.

View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/952065

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Featured Community

Read about the UI postdoc population and find resources for our 2024-2025 featured population: Postdoc Parents

Get involved!

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

LinkedIn Group

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.