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Research & Post-Docs

From our University of Washington laboratory to planes, research vessels, and remote ice sheets, our team is working across the world on cutting-edge research and applied technologies. As a part of our research team, you’ll work side by side with world-renowned scientists to tackle some of our region’s, nation’s, and world’s biggest challenges.

Choose your own adventure

Trevor Harrison joined the APL-UW in June of 2021. In his short time at APL-UW, he has already embarked on a “choose your own adventure” postdoc by working with several different Principal Investigators.

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Enjoying APL one glacier at a time

Senior research scientist-Principal Investigator (PI) Michalea King completed her postdoctoral research at the APL-UW in October 2022. Her main area of study is on ice sheets and glaciers, focusing on the Greenland ice sheet.

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Join our team

Our research teams include interns, early-career scientists and engineers, postdocs and principal investigators, with opportunities to grow and chart your own course as a part of our multidisciplinary team. We’re committed to supporting your vision.

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Make an impact as an APL SEED Fellow!

Are you a postdoctoral scholar looking to begin your professional career in a world renown laboratory? Do you want to lead your own post-doctoral research project in applied physics? Then we’re looking for someone like you! The APL offers a rigorous and rewarding postdoctoral fellowship with our SEED (Science and Engineering Enrichment & Development) Program. Learn more and apply!

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Connected with the University

We’re also proud to be a part of the University of Washington, a preeminent and award-winning public research university ranked No. 7 in the world in Best Global Universities rankings. As a part of the greater University, you’ll have full access to all of the resources and connections it offers. This includes UW benefits such as a fully-matched and immediately-vested retirement plan, generous vacation and holiday leave, and tuition exemption. APL-UW staff and researchers also have access to dedicated professional development funds.

Take your future into your own hands! Learn more about our open positions, or contact us to connect with the APL-UW team.

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