Postdoctoral Scholar - Department of Biochemistry - Baker Lab, Institute for Protein Design

Postdoctoral Scholar
- Department of Biochemistry
- Baker Lab, Institute for Protein Design Position Overview

Title: Postdoctoral Scholar
- Department of Biochemistry
- Baker Lab, Institute for Protein Design

The Institute for Protein Design (IPD) is creating a new world of synthetic proteins to address 21st-century challenges in medicine, energy, and technology. The IPD is a unique interdisciplinary environment where world-class researchers with expertise in computing and software, biochemistry, genome sciences, biological structure, pharmacology, immunology and other basic science disciplines, as well as clinical medicine, work together 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(s) with a 12-month service period, with the possibility for yearly renewal dependent upon performance and continued funding. The position(s) 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:

1. Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students

2. Participating in and contributing to regular lab meetings

3. Writing and publishing results in scientific journals

4. Presenting research results to peers and at conferences

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 .

The base salary range for this position will be $6,521 to $6,921 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.

Please note interview process can take up to 3 months

Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related biosciences, or Computer Science and related fields. Review of applications begins August 1, 2026 and is ongoing thereafter.

Candidates with 0-1 years of postgraduate experience are strongly preferred . Candidates with more than 5 years of postdoctoral experience are not eligible.

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