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Research position in Institute for Shock Physics (ISP), Pullman, WA

1. Research Operations Engineer:
   1. The Institute’s overall research theme is “Understanding Materials under Extreme Conditions” and the research activities involve state of the-art experiments to understand the response of materials subjected to high dynamic stresses.
   2. The individual hired will be responsible for operating and continually improving the experimental facilities required to create the “extreme conditions.”
2. Postdoctoral Research Positions in Dynamic Compression Science
   1. multiple openings for postdoctoral research associates and are looking for creative, self-motivated experimentalists who have the ability and interest to pursue challenging, interdisciplinary problems in a fast-paced research environment.
   2. These positions are located on the WSU Campus in Pullman, WA.

Research position in Applied Sciences Laboratory (ASL), Spokane, WA

1. Business Operations Coordinator
   1. The Spokane-based Applied Sciences Laboratory (ASL) of the Institute for Shock Physics at Washington State University seeks a highly motivated and capable Business Operations Coordinator to join the Institute’s administrative team.
   2. The ASL is an externally funded, contract research organization that conducts a broad range of applied research projects for government agencies and private corporations, including the development of commercial applications.
   3. This position requires a high level of professionalism, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
   4. The Business Operations Coordinator is responsible for performing general office management for the ASL, managing grant/contract awards, developing financial reports, and coordinating special events.
2. Postdoctoral Research Position – Analytical Chemistry
   1. The Spokane-based Applied Sciences Laboratory (ASL) of the Institute for Shock Physics (ISP) at Washington State University is looking for a postdoctoral research associate to conduct analytical chemistry experiments.
   2. The scientific objectives are to characterize the decomposition reactions and kinetics of organophosphorous compounds subjected to fast heating conditions.
   3. The successful candidate is expected to also contribute to related research projects. We are looking for a creative, self-motivated researcher who has the ability and the drive to pursue challenging, interdisciplinary problems in a fast-paced research environment.
3. Postdoctoral Research Position – Computational Biomechanics
   1. We have an immediate opening for a postdoctoral research associate to conduct knee focused biomechanics research.
   2. The position will require a candidate with an interest in computational analysis of joint mechanics, which requires programming skills, critical thinking, and a strong background in mechanics.
   3. The successful candidate will work on projects related to a community based assessment of reproducibility in knee modeling, as well as additional projects that aim to develop expedited simulation of joint mechanics.
   4. We are looking for a creative, self-motivated researcher who has the ability and the drive to pursue challenging, interdisciplinary problems in a fast-paced research environment.
4. Research Engineer – Computational Biomechanics
   1. We have an immediate opening for a Research Engineer in Computational Biomechanics.
   2. The responsibilities of this position are related to biomechanics research and more specifically, computational analysis of joint mechanics, which requires programming skills, critical thinking, and a strong background in mechanics.
   3. The successful candidate will work on projects related to a community based assessment of reproducibility in knee modeling, as well as additional projects that aim to develop expedited simulation of joint mechanics.

Research Optical Engineer

1. We are looking to hire an experimenta list who enjoys hands-on work and problem solving in a fast-paced, research environment.
2. Representative examples of relevant research projects include: Laser-induced photoluminescence analysis of optical temperature sensors; and Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) of ceramic sensor materials.

Research position in The Dynamic Compression Sector (DCS), Argonne, IL

5. Laser Physicist/Engineer at the Dynamic Compression Sector
   5. We are looking to hire a Laser Physicist/Engineer who enjoys hands-on work and problem solving in a fast-paced, research environment.
   6. The DCS research activities involve state-of-the-art, dynamic compression experiments that utilize x-ray and optical measurements to understand the response of materials on nanosecond time-scales at high dynamic stresses.
   7. The location for this WSU position is the Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL. As such, DCS staff are considered to be “resident users” and must adhere to ANL policies and procedures, including the completion of required training courses.