University of Iowa is a comprehensive public university committed to academic excellence, research, and service.

As a postdoctoral scholar or fellow (postdoc), you can enjoy a vibrant community, generous retirement benefits, comprehensive health insurance, and an institutional commitment to your well-being and success.

As a postdoc at Iowa, you will have access to many of the opportunities and services available to all students, as well as several benefits provided to faculty. Hundreds of postdocs come to campus each year to prepare for a career in research and academics.

You must create a Jobs@UIowa username and password to apply for a postdoc position. Once your account is registered, login to begin the application process.

INSPIRE Fellowship

The Iowa Neuroscience Specialty Program In Research Education (INSPIRE) is an NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) funded, T-32 training program that integrates translational neuroscience with an emphasis on a lifespan trajectory perspective. Qualified applicants will be matched with a mentor from either the Department of Psychiatry or the Iowa Neuroscience Institute. Research must cover mental illness, brain function, and/or behavior.

Baer Fellowship

With the support of the Sidney R. Baer Junior Foundation we are able to offer a world-class training program for fellows interested in practicing medicine and conducting research at the interface of neurology and psychiatry, with emphasis on training in areas relevant to developing innovative new therapies using brain stimulation, or neuromodulation.

View current postdoctoral opportunities below and join our team.  

Carver College of Medicine Postdoctoral openings

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