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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 Tuesday of every month at 12 pm to find out how we can improve your experience and help you meet your goals. Email andrew-jezewski@uiowa.edu for information about how to join in person or over Zoom. Mask wearing is strongly encouraged for in person attendance.
Postdoc Networking Survey
Share your areas of expertise, connect with those with similar interests, and build collaborations.
UIPDA LinkedIn Group
This group is open to current and former postdocs at the UI who wish to network, provide career advice, and aid in career transitions.
UI Postdocs in the News
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UI announces recipients of Discovery and Innovation awards (Dr. Kyle Flippo, CCOM; Dr. Yen Nguyen, Engineering)
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Filwett awarded NASA funds for proposed LOBSTR mission (Dr. Rachael Filwett, CLAS)
- Eighty-two of the University of Iowa's rising stars are showcased on banners downtown (Dr. Calvin Carter, CCOM; Dr. Jue Hu, CCOM; Dr. Isaac Hooley, CoEd; Dr. Krishna Kumar Patel, Pharmacy, Dr. Laura Perry, Obermann Center)
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UI neuroscientist empowers women to code (Dr. Victoria Muller Ewald, CCOM)
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New University of Iowa podcast shares stories, tips for farm safety and health (Dr. Kate Crawford, CPH)
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Angela Pack on molecular warfare, mentorship, and diversity (Dr. Angela Pack, CCOM)
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Andrea Marshall: Inspiring the next generation of diverse scientists (Dr. Andrea Marshall, CCOM)
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2021 OVPR Postdoctoral Research Scholar/Fellow Excellence Awards announced (Dr. Enrique (David) Degallado, CoEd & Dr. Rachael Filwett, CLAS)
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Get to know the UI Research Foundation post-doc fellows (Drs. Hozhabr Mozafari and Sarah Sapouckey, UIRF)
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Antentor Hinton receives inaugural DEI Inclusion Leadership Award (Dr. Antentor Hinton, Jr., CCOM)
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Black researchers at the University of Iowa names to inspiring-scientists list (Drs. Calvin Carter, Antentor Hinton, Jr., Andrea Marshall, CCOM)
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Researcher creates list of inspiring black scientists (Dr. Antentor Hinton, Jr., CCOM)
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University of Iowa researchers discover electromagnetic fields treat diabetes in mice (Dr. Calvin Carter, CCOM)
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UI researchers using virtual reality to study ways children cross streets (Dr. Elizabeth O’Neal, CLAS)
Postdoc Featured Communities
Read more 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.
Upcoming Events
AI Monthly Meetup and Brainstorming Session
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 9:00am to 10:00am
AI Monthly Meetup and Brainstorming Session Join us for an engaging opportunity to collaborate with Copilot and other leading AI tools. These sessions will be filled with hands-on demonstrations for interacting with AI platforms, as well as facilitated activities to help you experiment and innovate. Bring your willingness to try new things and think outside the box with AI. Gift yourself the time to learn a new technology. Tinkering is encouraged here!
Register to attend.
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Pain Research Program Presentation - Jamie Morton, PhD, RN & Giovanni Berardi, DPT, PhD
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 9:00am to 10:00am
"Exploring Pain, Trauma, Substance Use Disorder, and Family Dysfunction in Childbearing-Aged Females"
Presented by Jamie Morton, PhD, RN
Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Dr. Barbara St. Marie's lab
"Relation of immune cell phenotype to exercise-induced pain and fatigue in ME/CFS and PASC"
Presented by Giovanni Berardi, DPT, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar in Dr. Kathleen Sluka's lab
NEH Digital Humanities Advancement Grants Application Worskhop
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Join the Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio and representatives from the University of Iowa's Division of Sponsored Programs for a virtual grant application workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 6. from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Participants will be sent a Zoom link after completing registration for the workshop.
These experts will share tips and advice on applying for the NEH's Digital Humanities Advancement Grants and answer any questions related to the program.
Register here!
Canceled
Fall 2024 IRB Office Hours
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Answer questions about conducting human subjects research.
Provide guidance and answer questions about the electronic application forms in the HawkIRB system.
Provide suggestions and guidance about study procedures that are in compliance with federal regulations and the UI IRB policies.
Provide guidance and answer questions about the submission of industry-initiated and industry-sponsored research projects to an external/commercial or central IRB.
Iowa Trombone Choir
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 7:30pm
University of Iowa Trombone Choir
Members of the University of Iowa Trombone Choir will perform.
Jonathan Allen, Xiaoyu Liu, Brady Gell, conductors.
View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A31172
This concert is free and open to the public.