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

Upcoming Events

Summer Music Camp Recital - Jazz

Friday, June 27, 2025 3:00pm
Voxman Music Building
Summer Music Camp Recital - Jazz This concert is free and open to the public.

Summer Music Camp Recital - Flute

Friday, June 27, 2025 5:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Summer Music Camp Recital - FluteThis concert is free and open to the public.

Summer Music Camp Recital - Trumpet

Friday, June 27, 2025 7:00pm
Voxman Music Building
Summer Music Camp Recital - TrumpetThis concert is free and open to the public.

Summer Music Camp Recital - Organ

Friday, June 27, 2025 7:00pm
Voxman Music Building
Summer Music Camp Recital - OrganThis concert is free and open to the public.
Public Observing Night - Van Allen Observatory promotional image

Public Observing Night - Van Allen Observatory

Friday, June 27, 2025 9:00pm to 11:00pm
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 summer sky. To attend this Astronomy observation session, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof or visit the southeast lawn.
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Bayanbold earns Leadership Award

Khaliunaa Bayanbold, secretary/treasurer of the University of Iowa Postdoctoral Association (UIPDA), was named the 2025 recipient of the UIPDA Leadership Award.

Khaliunaa Bayanbold

Bayanbold, a postdoctoral research scholar at the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital, has been described as the backbone of the UIPDA’s Executive Board.  She played a major role in writing the 2025 UIPDA survey and the UIPDA handbook, helped organize UIPDA events during the 2024-25 academic year, and recruited postdocs to committee roles.

“This award recognizes her outstanding service, dedication, and leadership in advancing the mission of the UIPDA and supporting the postdoctoral community at Iowa,” UIPDA President MG Jones says. “We’re incredibly grateful for her contributions and inspired by her commitment to making a difference."

Bayanbold also has been awarded the Genetics and Genomics Fellowship at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She will be leaving Iowa City for Bloomington, Ind., at the end of June.

Featured Community

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.

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.