Join us
Training
We train researchers from around the world at all career stages. Located at the University of Washington in Seattle, our Member and Affiliate Labs are led by professors who have access to the latest ideas, software, and instruments in their fields.
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.
If you have any specific questions after reviewing the link below, please reach out to undergrad-research@ipd.uw.edu.
If you are a current IPD undergraduate with a question, please reach out to undergrad-requests@ipd.uw.edu.
Graduate Students
Earn your doctorate
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
The Institute for Protein Design is hiring new postdocs! We design new proteins to help tackle the biggest challenges in medicine, sustainability, and technology. If you’re excited by research at the intersection of computation and experiment, we’d love to talk to you about joining our interdisciplinary environment. Applicants should have a PhD or foreign equivalent in biochemistry, computer science, or fields relevant to materials, energy, or other applications of protein design.
To apply to be a postdoc in one of our labs, please use the contact information below:
| Baker Lab | Apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/188894; direct any questions to postdoc-applicants@bakerlab.org |
| Bhardwaj Lab | gauravb.uw.edu |
| DiMaio Lab | dimaio@uw.edu |
| King Lab | neilking@uw.edu AND king-postdoc-applicants@ipd.uw.edu |
| Ahn Lab | Opening January 2027 |
Application Materials:
- Cover Letter: Maximum one page, summarizing your application
- Research Statement: Maximum one page, divided evenly between your past work and the work you’d like to do at the IPD
- CV: Your relevant education, work experience, and accomplishments
- 3 Letters of Recommendation: Maximum 2 pages each, to be submitted by professional contacts who know you and your work well
Staff Positions
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
The University of Washington prohibits sex discrimination and sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns, make complaints, or direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: https://www.washington.edu/civilrights/policies-and-guidance/statement-of-nondiscrimination/
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@uw.edu.