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. Mask wearing is strongly encouraged for in person attendance.

UIPDA Committees

Social Programming & Outreach

Policy & Advocacy

Professional Development

Awards Committee

Upcoming Events

“A Celebration of GWSS Life” 50th Anniversary Symposium

Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:30am to 8:00pm
Iowa City Public Library
“A Celebration of GWSS Life:” an event honoring the 50th anniversary of the Department of Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies (GWSS) at the University of Iowa. We will host a symposium that includes: a poster session and roundtable discussions with emerita faculty and alumni.

Graduation Reception Microbiology undergrads

Friday, May 16, 2025 (all day)
Carver Biomedical Research Building
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Graduate Doctoral Commencement Ceremony

Friday, May 16, 2025 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.President Barbara Wilson and Dean Amanda Haertling Thein will deliver messages to students. Doctor of Audiology graduate Hailey Kingsbury, of Naperville, Illinois, will give the student address.More info: https://events.uiowa.edu/event/18752
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Public Observing Night - Van Allen Observatory

Friday, May 16, 2025 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Van Allen Hall
Please join the University of Iowa Physics & Astronomy Department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the spring sky. To attend this Astronomy observation session, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof.

Vocal Artists of Iowa

Saturday, May 17, 2025 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Vocal Artists of IowaView the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/945594This concert is free and open to the public.
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Read about the UI postdoc population and find resources for our 2024-2025 featured population: Postdoc Parents

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

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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.

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