Join Us
We are always seeking energetic, creative, and diverse researchers from around the world at all career stages to accelerate the protein design revolution. Located at the University of Washington in Seattle, our member labs have access to all of the latest ideas, software, and instruments in their fields. The UW is an equal-opportunity employer.
Undergraduates
Summer research — and beyond
Whether you attend at the University of Washington or another school, there are several ways for undergraduates to conduct research with us. Students from underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.
Graduate Students
Earn your doctorate
Located at the University of Washington in Seattle, the Institute for Protein Design is a unique interdisciplinary environment where world-class researchers create new biomolecules. Your work here will not only support scientific inquiry but also has the potential to make a real difference in global health and sustainability.
We accept graduate student researchers from several departments and programs at the University of Washington, including:
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biological Physics, Structure, and Design
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Science
Genome Sciences
Medicinal Chemistry
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Molecular Engineering
Physics
To conduct research with us, you must be enrolled in one of these UW programs (or be a visitor enrolled elsewhere). You may apply to more than one.
Please contact the programs you are interested in to learn more.
Postdoctoral Scholars
Pioneer new research
Note: To apply for a postdoc position at the IPD, please email the professor you’re interested working with and begin a formal application in parallel. Learn more about all our Member Labs on our Faculty & Staff page.
The Department of Biochemistry at the University of Washington School of Medicine has ongoing opportunities for postdoctoral scholars to join the Institute for Protein Design in Seattle. We’re creating new proteins that solve modern challenges in medicine, technology, and sustainability. Our unique interdisciplinary environment allows world-class researchers with expertise in computing science, biochemistry, immunology, and other disciplines to both computationally design and experimentally characterize novel biomolecules. Current projects include the design of novel therapeutics for cancer, neurological diseases, and more, as well as new vaccines, nanomaterials, and enzymes.
This is a full-time position with a 12-month service period, with the possibility for yearly renewal dependent upon performance and continued funding. The position will start as it becomes available and is open until filled.
Successful candidates will conduct research to computationally design and experimentally characterize novel biomolecules. Additional responsibilities include:
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
- Participating in and contributing to regular lab meetings
- Writing and publishing results in scientific journals
- Presenting research results to peers and at conferences
- Participating in professional development activities including DEI efforts
The base salary range for this position will be $5,459 to $7,084 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include a $5000 one-time relocation payment to eligible selected candidates.
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.
Qualifications
Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related biosciences, or Computer Science and related fields.
Application Instructions
Please provide a cover letter, CV, research statement, and DEI statement.
Faculty & Staff
Create a career
Interested in joining the Institute for Protein Design as a research or administrative professional? Please review the job postings on our Employment page.