David Baker

The Yang Lab at the University of Washington (Materials Science & Engineering) is recruiting two postdoctoral researchers for a newly funded interdisciplinary program at the interface of biosensing and wearable bioelectronics . The positions are in close collaboration with the Baker Lab at the UW Institute for Protein Design, with potential co-advising and access to state-of-the-art nanofabrication and characterization facilities. The project has strong translational goals toward real-world health applications. Position 1: Biochemical Sensing — suitable for candidates with a PhD in electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience in electrochemical and/or affinity-based biosensing is required. Preferred experience includes surface functionalization, biomolecule immobilization on electrodes, sensor performance characterization in complex biological samples, biomolecule handling, and anti-fouling surface chemistry. Position 2: Wearable Bioelectronic Devices — suitable for candidates with a PhD in electrical, materials, mechanical, or biomedical engineering (or a related field). Strong hands-on microfabrication/cleanroom experience is required. Preferred experience includes thin-film deposition, photolithography, patterning, electrode fabrication on flexible substrates, flexible/wearable device integration, microfluidics, multi-material device stacks, and device reliability testing. The start date is targeted for September 2026 . This is a funded postdoctoral opportunity in a highly collaborative environment. How to apply: email your CV and a brief statement of research interests to Prof. Quansan Yang at quansany@uw.edu . Referrals are welcome.

The Yang Lab at the University of Washington is recruiting two postdoctoral researchers for a newly funded interdisciplinary program at the interface of biosensing and wearable bioelectronics , in close collaboration with the Baker Lab at the UW Institute for Protein Design. Position 1: Biochemical Sensing — This role is suited to candidates with a PhD in electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field, plus hands-on experience in electrochemical and/or affinity-based biosensing. Desired expertise includes surface functionalization, biomolecule immobilization on electrodes, sensor performance characterization in complex biological samples, biomolecule handling, and anti-fouling surface chemistry. Position 2: Wearable Bioelectronic Devices — This role is suited to candidates with a PhD in electrical, materials, mechanical, or biomedical engineering (or a related field) and strong microfabrication/cleanroom experience. Desired expertise includes thin-film deposition, photolithography, patterning, electrode fabrication on flexible substrates, wearable device integration, microfluidics, multi-material device stacks, and reliability testing. The positions are part of a collaborative, translational research effort with strong health applications and access to state-of-the-art nanofabrication and characterization facilities. The postdocs may have the opportunity to work closely with, and potentially be co-advised by, the Baker Lab/Institute for Protein Design. Target start: approximately September 2026. How to apply: email your CV and a brief statement of research interests to Prof. Quansan Yang at quansany@uw.edu . Referrals are welcome.