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 Wednesday of every month at 4 pm to find out how we can improve your experience and help you meet your goals. Email Secretary Jordan Mayberry for information about how to join in person or over Zoom. 

Postdoc Spotlights

Maddie Mocchi

Maddie Mocchi, Psychiatry

A possible new approach to depression treatment
UIPDA leadership 2026

UIPDA Postdoctoral Research Conference

Around 100 postdoctoral scholars attended.

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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Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Illinois

Thursday, November 5, 2026 7:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
The Iowa women's basketball team hosts Eastern Illinois.
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Piano Guest Artist Recital

Thursday, November 5, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
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Recital: Zachary Bethel, Trombone

Thursday, November 5, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

This concert is free and open to the public.

Program information will be available here: https://performingarts.uiowa.edu/digital-programs/music

Concert can be viewed via livestream here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream

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Recent Events

Below are UIPDA events and activities during the 2026-27 academic year. 

National Postdoc Week Pizza Party

Date/Time: Wednesday, September 23, 6-8 p.m. 
Location: The Greenhouse  

National Postdoc Week Coffee and Donuts Social

Date/Time: Monday, September 21, 10:30 a.m. 
Location: EMRB Atrium