Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Graduate Program

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Graduate Certificate (current Purdue undergraduates only)

• Application deadline December 1
• Admitting students for fall semester (August)
• GPA 3.0 or equivalent required
• English Proficiency Requirements in line with Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
• Three letters of recommendation – one letter from research advisor
• Application form (OGSPS website)
• Academic Statement of Purpose
• Personal History Statement
• All admitted first-year students complete three lab rotations prior to final lab placement
• 2025-2026 stipend for Ph.D. program $35,000

• Bioenergy
• Bioinformatics and Computational Genetics
• Cancer Biology
• Drug Discovery
• Molecular Genetics
• Plant Metabolism
• Proteomics / Mass Spectrometry
• RNA Biology
• Structural and Chemical Biology

For information regarding the Graduate Program

Traci Edmonds
Senior Graduate Program Administrator
biochemistry-admissions@purdue.edu

For information regarding applications or admissions

Advisory Committee Forms

• Individual Advisory Committee member form
• Student Progress Feedback form
• IDP_Year 2
• IDP_Years 3-5

Preliminary Examination Forms

• Prelim Exam Committee Chair instructions and form
• Prelim Exam Committee Member Instructions and Form
• Major Professor Certification of Preliminary Examination Topic Form
• OGSPS Form 8: Request for Appointment of Examining Committee Student Instructions

 For copies of these forms, please email: 

Jenny Wilson
Graduate Program Coordinator
wils1135@purdue.edu

Welcome to the Biochemistry Graduate Student Organization at Purdue  University! 

Our mission is to foster a supportive, engaging, and inclusive community for biochemistry graduate students. We strive to enhance the graduate student experience by organizing academic, professional, and social events that encourage collaboration, networking, and personal growth.

Through student research presentations, professional development opportunities, community-building activities, and regular meetings, BCHM-GSO provides a forum for students to share ideas, connect with their peers, and contribute to the continued success of our graduate program. Whether you're looking to expand your professional skills, showcase your research, or simply build lasting friendships, BCHM-GSO is here to help you make the most of your graduate experience at Purdue.

2026-2027 GSO Officers:

President: Seth Lammert
Vice President: Isabelle Juhler
Treasurer: Josh Stephenson
Social Chairs: Nima Goodarzi and Addison Young
Social Media Chairs: Lauren Dome and Makayla Marlin
PGSG Senator: Jacob Czaicki
Mentor Chairs: Travis Lubbers and Brielle Skrutskie
Grad Seminar Chairs: Lucas Kramer and Amirhesam Mashaollahi
Outreach Chair: David Fries

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to investigate bone marrow vascular niches in response to infection and inflammation. The role involves designing and executing laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and presenting findings. A PhD/MD is required, and candidates should possess strong critical thinking and data analysis skills. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.

The Ikegami lab at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is recruiting highly motivated postdocs interested in developing a new tool to study chromatin biology at single cell levels. Ideal for Ph.D. holders eager to innovate in a collaborative environment. Engage in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing while contributing to groundbreaking research.

Multiple listings for postdoctoral research fellow positions at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in a variety of specialities.