Lab openings

We’re hiring!


Part of the lab logo showing tree roots made of actin filaments

Researchers with backgrounds under-represented in the sciences are particularly encouraged to apply.

Postdoctoral fellow:

    • Interdisciplinary, microscopy and/or quantitative, computational experience is encouraged (but not required).
    • Express your interest in the following form and apply here

Staff scientist:

    • The researcher will work closely with other lab members, pilot new techniques, and carry out original research addressing questions about the biophysical role of the actin cytoskeleton in endocytosis. PhD-level experience expected.
    • Techniques (which can be learned in the lab) will include fluorescence microscopy, stem cell culture, and computational techniques.
    • Position closing soon! Express your interest in the following form and by sending Matt an email

PhD student:

    • The lab is accepting PhD students for the upcoming year.
    • Students will carry out interdisciplinary research on the mechanical relationship between the actin cytoskeleton and cellular membrane trafficking, and learn a combination of techniques ranging from fluorescence microscopy, stem cell culture, and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, computational image analysis, and modeling.
    • Express your interest in the following form
    • Visit the UW Biology admissions page for details on how to apply.

Undergraduate:

    • We are not currently accepting undergraduates, but will in the summer.  If you are interested in a summer internship, you can fill out the following form.