The Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost supports, enriches, and promotes postdoctoral affairs efforts. We support the growth and development of postdoctoral scholars/fellows at Iowa State University, providing a community for postdocs and serving as a professional resource for postdocs, faculty mentors, and additional stakeholders on campus.
Postdoctoral Affairs
Policies and Guidelines
Review these policies and guidelines.
information coming soon
- International postdocs are encouraged to meet early and often with the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO). You can visit the ISSO office, call (515) 294-1120, or email (isso_scholar@iastate.edu).
- More resources and information coming soon
Campus:
Ames:
National:
- Career Exploration
- Beyond the Professoriate (Login – Beyond the Prof - choose “Iowa State University” and sign in with your ISU credentials)
- InterSECT Job Simulations
- Science Careers
- The Versatile PhD
- Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research
- Independent Development Programs (IDPs)
- ImaginePhD for humanities and social sciences
- MyIDP for STEM from AAAS Science Careers
- ChemIDP for Chemistry
- National Agencies
- National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
- National Postdoctoral Association (register as an “affiliate individual member” using your Iowa State University email)
- National Research Mentoring Network
- Postdoc Academy
- Professional Organizations
- Mentor Resources - Office of the Vice President for Research
- Additional resources coming soon
For questions or more information, contact:
- Catherine Showalter, PhD, cshow@iastate.edu