Career Opportunities

The Applied Sciences Laboratory offers unique opportunities for entrepreneurial scientists and engineers who have the passion and capabilities to conduct meaningful research, for industry and government. We are looking for creative, entrepreneurial scientists and engineers with outstanding research credentials, and the ability and interest to address challenging, multidisciplinary problems in a fast paced applied research environment.


Benefits of Working at ASL

  • Opportunity to develop new and innovative research programs
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment

Continue to check back to view Job Opportunities at ASL.  Inquiries are welcome; please submit a cover letter and CV to asl.jobs@wsu.edu.


Current Opportunities

Positions at the Applied Sciences Laboratory (Spokane, WA)

Process and Development Engineer

We have an immediate opening for a Process and Development Engineer. The successful candidate will have a scientific and technical background in mechanical engineering, materials science, industrial engineering, or metallurgy.

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Laser Spectroscopy for the Study of Chemical Reactions

We have an immediate opening for a postdoctoral research associate to conduct basic and applied research using a novel approach in experimental optics and spectroscopy for the study of chemical reactions in real time. Using spatial light modulators, optical phase conjugation, and self-healing laser beams, the successful candidate will work on various aspects of the research project, including sensor development, optical characterization of materials, data analysis, and modeling.

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Materials Science (Alloy Processing)

We have an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct applied research in experimental alloy development and processing. The successful candidate will work on various aspects of the research project, including alloy development, process development, scale-up fabrication, and process modeling.

Positions at the Institute for Shock Physics (Pullman, WA)

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Materials Strength at High Pressures

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research related to accelerated design and development of advanced ceramics in extreme thermo-mechanical environments.