Job Description

Notice of Vacancy

Postdoctoral Research Position – Optical Physics
Institute for Shock Physics / Applied Sciences Laboratory
Washington State University

The Spokane-based Applied Sciences Laboratory (ASL) of the Institute for Shock Physics (ISP) within the College of Arts and Sciences at Washington State University has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Associate – Optical Physics to set up new equipment and perform advanced optical measurements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Only applicants who are currently in the US and meet the following requirements will be considered:

Minimum requirements:

• A recent Ph.D. degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or other closely related field.
• Strong academic and research background related to optical and vacuum instrumentation.
• Hands-on experience with:
o Pulsed and/or cw lasers
o Developing computer control of instrumentation
o Programming experience (e.g. C++).
• Graduate or post-graduate experience at a U.S. Academic Institution or National Laboratory.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to perform independent research.

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Experience with spatial light modulators for optical phase manipulation.
• Experience in writing and implementing optimization algorithms.

The ability and interest to pursue challenging, interdisciplinary problems, and the ability to deliver proof-of-concept results are essential. Individuals with a strong desire to work in applied research within a contract research organization, and who are comfortable working within a milestone-driven project-management environment are encouraged to apply. This is an ideal position for a creative, self-motivated individual.

The Institute for Shock Physics and the Spokane-based Applied Sciences Laboratory provide excellent opportunity for growth and professional success. The salary structure is nationally competitive. Other benefits include health/dental insurance, vacation/medical leave, retirement plans, and access to all University facilities. This position will be located on the WSU Spokane campus.

THE APPLIED SCIENCES LABORATORY
The Applied Sciences Laboratory (ASL) is a self-sustaining, contract research organization that conducts a broad range of applied research projects for government agencies and private corporations, including the development of commercial applications.
ASL combines the creativity of academic research with the agility and customer focus of private industry. ASL’s focus is on applied research and technology related to energy, national security, and advanced materials and sensors. The scientific underpinnings for these projects are in materials science, optical science, solid mechanics, and computational modeling and simulations.
Further information about ASL may be found at www.asl.wsu.edu.

THE INSTITUTE FOR SHOCK PHYSICS
A multidisciplinary research organization within the College of Arts and Sciences, the ISP undertakes a broad range of fundamental scientific activities related to understanding condensed matter response under dynamic and static compression. Washington State University has a long and distinguished history of conducting research in dynamic compression science. In 1997, the Institute was established with support from the DOE (Defense Programs) to ensure a strong, long-term academic base for the DOE’s national security mission, and is currently funded through NNSA’s Stockpile Stewardship Academic Alliance (SSAA) program.
Continuum-to-Atomic level understanding is the pervading scientific theme of the research activities that emphasize integration of innovative experiments with theoretical and computational advances. Multidisciplinary efforts that combine expertise in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, and Mechanical Engineering are underway to address several exciting and challenging scientific problems. In addition to the faculty within the Institute, students and faculty from several departments within the College of Arts and Sciences and the College Engineering participate in the Institute’s research projects. Excellent research interactions are in place with the NNSA National Laboratories: Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, and Sandia.

State-of-the-art experimental and computational facilities are housed in the Shock Physics Building. Inaugurated in 2003, the building was designed specifically for shock wave research and represents a unique facility among academic institutions. The major experimental research facilities available for studying physical and chemical phenomena over a large range of length and time scales include the Impact Laboratory, Laser Shock Laboratory, Static High Pressure Laboratory, and the Compact Pulsed Power Facility. Among the Institute’s research capabilities is a Computational Facility designed to complement the experimental effort. Further details may be seen at www.shock.wsu.edu.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Washington State University, one of the two research universities in the state, was founded in 1890 as the state’s land-grant institution and is located in Pullman with regional campuses in Spokane, Vancouver and the Tri-Cities. It is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive University with a strong emphasis on excellence in research and education. Current enrollment is approximately 26,300 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The University offers more than 200 fields of study, with 95 majors for undergraduates, 64 master’s degree programs, 44 doctoral degree programs, and 2 professional degree programs. Academically, the University is organized into 10 colleges (Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences; Arts and Sciences; Business; Communication; Education; Engineering and Architecture; Honors; Nursing; Pharmacy; Veterinary Medicine) and a Graduate School.

SPOKANE
The Spokane region serves as the business, transportation, medical, industrial and cultural hub of the Inland Northwest, an area that comprises a population of more than 1.4 million people. This region is located on the east side of Washington State, 18 miles west of the Idaho state line and 100 miles south of the Canadian border. Spokane is 75 miles from Pullman. Washington State University has a location at the downtown River Point Campus location on the Spokane River with an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students in selected fields. Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University and Whitworth College are nearby. The regional economy is incorporating the emergence of new technologies in research and education, health and bio-sciences, while maintaining traditional industries including agriculture, manufacturing, and forestry. For more information on Spokane, please follow the following link: http://www.visitspokane.com/.

APPLICATIONS
Applicants should submit:
1) Letter of application explicitly addressing
a. Your qualifications for this position
b. Date of availability
2) Detailed curriculum vitae
3) Names, emails, and addresses for three professional references to:

Dr. Hergen Eilers
Washington State University
ISP / Applied Sciences Laboratory
PO Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210-1495
Email: asl.jobs@wsu.edu.

To ensure consideration, please specify the position (Postdoc: Optical Physics) for which you are applying. We will begin reviewing submissions immediately.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EO/AA EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER
 
 
  
 
Contact:  Hergen Eilers, Ph.D.
Applied Sciences Laboratory
WSU/Institute for Shock Physics
120 North Pine Street
Spokane Technology Center
Spokane, WA 99210
United States
Phone: 509.358.7700
Fax: 509.358.7728
Email: asl.jobswsu.edu 
 

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