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. Students from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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
To learn more about postdoc positions at the IPD, please write to:
Baker Lab | dabaker@uw.edu and postdoc-applicants@bakerlab.org |
Bhardwaj Lab | gauravb.uw.edu |
Bradley Lab | pbradley@fredhutch.org |
DiMaio Lab | dimaio@uw.edu |
King Lab | neilking@uw.edu and king-postdoc-applicants@ipd.uw.edu |
Srivatsan Lab | sanjay@fredhutch.org |
Staff Positions
Search the keyword “IPD” on the UW hiring portal to see up-to-date information.
Application Process
The 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. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your “My Jobs” page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.