Posting Date: 12 April 2013

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, test, and implement complex business and financial application development projects from beginning to end.
Troubleshoot and resolve program/system problems quickly and efficiently.
Develop, maintain, and perform various data loads and extract, transform & load (ETL) processes.
Update database applications, processes, shell scripts.
Resolve any technical communication issues with other Laboratory and UW databases to import and export data.
Research, evaluate, recommend and implement a modernized RDBMS for the APL business and financial environment.
Install, maintain, and manage production, test, and development database environments. Install and test software upgrades and patches. Monitor and tune database performance, storage, and back-up/recovery capacity. Monitor and maintain database security. Create and update database/user documentation.

REQUIREMENTS:
-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering AND 5 years of experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Excellent programming logic and code-writing style.
-Detailed experience with one or more database platforms, e.g. Microsoft SQL Server, Ingres, MySQL or PostgreSQL.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills.
-Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
-Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED:
-Experience operating Web services in a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) or similar environment.
-Experience programming with HTML, Perl, Python, CSS, JavaScript.
-Experience programming in VBA, especially VBA for Excel 2010.
-Experience developing financial applications.
-Knowledge of University of Washington accounting system.
Condition of Employment:
A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification may be required prior to hire.

-May be subject to successful completion of E-Verify process.

Posting Date: 7 November 2013

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Postdoctoral Research Associate Position at the Applied Physics Laboratory of the University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) at the University of Washington is seeking Post-doctoral Research Associates with research interests in Oceanography, Polar Science, Remote Sensing, Environmental Acoustics and Ocean Engineering.

APL is a unit of the University of Washington and a University Affiliated Research Center of the Navy. Expected terms are two years. Positions are not project specific; a successful applicant is expected to define his/her research goals within the broad program areas of the participating APL departments (Air-Sea Interaction & Remote Sensing (AIRS), Acoustics Department (AD), Ocean Engineering (OE), Ocean Physics Department (OPD), Polar Science Center (PSC)). Successful applicants must hold a recent (no more than 4-years) PhD or foreign equivalent in order to assume a post-doctoral position.

A transition to permanent staff following the completion of the post-doc appointment is possible subject to availability of funds and the demonstration of an interest in developing independent research initiatives during the course of the post-doc appointment. Opportunities to collaborate with scientists across the UW campus provide access to a broad range of expertise both during the post-doctoral research and as a permanent member of the staff.

University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The position offers salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits.

Screening of applicants will begin at the beginning of January 2014 and applications should be received prior to December 31, 2013.
Applicants are asked to submit electronically:

(1) a curriculum vitae,
(2) a publication list,
(3) a brief research proposal (no more than 5 pages, double-spaced, excluding bibliography and figures) describing research to be pursued during a two year tenure at the University of Washington,
(4) the names of four individuals who can provide a letter of reference.

In addition, a letter of support from a mentor in one of the participating departments (AIRS, AD, OE, OPD, PSC) is strongly encouraged. Further information on current research at APL, by department and principal investigator, can be found at: http://www.apl.washington.edu/departments/departments.php.

Applicants should submit preferably via e-mail to:

Dr. Kevin Williams
Sr. Principal Physicist, Acoustics Department Chair and Liaison of Science & Engineering Group of APL
Applied Physics Laboratory %u2013 University of Washington
1013 N.E. 40th Street
Box 355640
Seattle, WA 98105
williams@apl.washington.edu

Posting Date: 7 November 2013

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Department:

Air-Sea Interaction & Remote Sensing

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation%u2019s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Applied Physics Laboratory at the University of Washington (APL-UW) is a national center for advanced science and engineering research and development and education. APL-UW was formed in 1943 for the U.S. Navy to bring university research resources to bear on urgent WWII defense problems. APL-UW has developed an international reputation for its broad based programs in science, engineering and for designing, building, and deploying the advanced technology required to meet the research needs of numerous government and commercial sponsors. With modern facilities, equipment and over 350 talented researchers and staff, APL-UW provides a unique, dynamic work environment with many opportunities.

The Applied Physics Laboratory at the University of Washington has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer Senior to use satellite observations to study the ocean and atmosphere-ocean coupling.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be Professional Staff at APL (www.apl.washington.edu). The appointee will undertake research in the Air-Sea Interaction and Remote Sensing (AIRS) Department at APL (http://airs.apl.washington.edu) with opportunities for collaboration in APL's Ocean Physics Department (OPD), the Polar Science Center (PSC), and the UW School of Oceanography. The initial assignment will be with Professor K.A. Kelly investigating the relationships between ocean circulation and air-sea interaction. Responsibilities include proposal writing and reporting of research results at conferences and in peer-reviewed publications.

Initial support over a nominal 2-year period will come from current projects and start-up funds. Thereafter support is to be provided by grant-funded research.

REQUIREMENTS:

PhD in Oceanography or a closely related discipline.

We seek candidates with a demonstrated research record and high potential to develop their own well-funded program who have completed their postdoctoral research, although exceptional candidates without postdoctoral experience will be considered. Areas of interest include the study of ocean circulation, both coastal and high-latitude, and air-sea-ice interactions using observations from satellite altimetry, vector winds, sea surface temperature, salinity, gravity, or other sensors.


Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED:

Demonstrated ability in writing proposals for grant-funded research and publication of postdoctoral research results.



Condition of Employment:
Appointment to this position is contingent upon obtaining satisfactory results from a criminal background check.

-May be subject to successful completion of E-Verify process.

Application Process:
In the required cover letter please include the following information:
1) Statement of Research Interests
2) Three names and contact info for letters of reference

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Criminal Conviction History, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select %u201CApply to this position%u201D. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your %u201CMy Jobs%u201D page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral. The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.

Posting Date: 11 April 2013

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Department:

Environmental & Information Systems

The Senior Computer Specialist will be responsible for providing a variety of computer-related technical support to one or more research and development efforts. The Senior Computing Specialist will normally be part of a multidisciplinary team, but they will often need to independently evaluate, select, and apply their knowledge of computer technology principles to address software and hardware issues that arise. As part of the research effort, he/she may also manage multiple servers and workstations and provide technical support to users of these research systems.

Systems Administration
- Build CEIS computers that run on all platforms, Mac OS, and Linux applications
- Provide support for CEIS users
- Provide reliable back-up/restore database, web and fileservers
- Maintain inventory of parts and supplies for EIS machines, including printers
- Create and manage SQL server databases and related services
- Maintain the security posture of the systems and provide appropriate reports and analysis

Programming support and User Interaction
- Assist the CEIS software development team in interface and graphic design work and implementation
- Work with the Laboratory's web development team to determine needs and create services, databases, and custom programming applications to meet those needs
- With guidance from technical lead, provide programming and scripting support for individual research efforts
- Complete assigned tasks which include the design, creation, and maintenance of server-side and client side web services

Administrative Management
- Purchase equipment
- Attend departmental meetings and provide reports and/or updates
- Interface with Principal Investigators, administrative staff, and Center Director

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field and two to three years of computer specialist professional experience in maintaining servers and participation in web application development
Experience in working with LINUX operating systems
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly agile environment with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Demonstrated effective communication and strong analytical and problem solving skills

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED:
Programing or scripting skills in one or more of the following languages or tools: Java, C/C , Python, Java Script, PHP, MySQL/Postgres SQL
Competent in, or experience with the principles of visualizing data with Google Maps, matplotlib, or MATLAB
Experience in user interface development
Ability to acquire security clearance

Condition of Employment:
A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification may be required prior to hire.

-May be subject to successful completion of E-Verify process
-Must be able to work in a classified work facility
-Ability to acquire security clearance

Posting Date: 13 September 2011

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Department:

Center for Industrial & Medical Ultrasound

The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) at the University of Washington seeks applications for professional staff to join the ultrasound-based Washington Molecular Imaging and Therapy Center (uWAMIT) in Seattle. uWAMIT's mission is to advance molecular imaging and therapeutic technologies and clinical translations using ultrasound-based technology. The Center is a multi-disciplinary endeavor with leadership from the departments of Bioengineering, Radiology, and the Applied Physics Laboratory. It was established in 2010 to focus on the discovery, development, translation, and commercialization of molecular imaging and therapy technologies. The University of Washington and industries in the Seattle area have been leaders in biomedical ultrasound research, development, and commercialization for nearly three decades. This program is funded by the Life Science Discovery Fund (LSDF).

This recruitment in the Applied Physics Laboratory is one part of a complex recruitment to fill three positions in uWAMIT and some positions may involve joint appointments between Bioengineering, Radiology, and the Applied Physics Lab. This position in the Applied Physics Laboratory is a full time professional staff position and potentially a faculty-without-tenure position, depending on the candidate%u2019s background and experience.

Research Activities:
The successful candidate is expected to continue their research programs employing state-of-the-art ultrasound-based technologies at the University of Washington and expand their research programs through extramural research funding and industry partnership. Scientists and engineers who apply to this position should show evidence of excellence, originality, and productivity in ultrasound research and a strong teaching record.

Teaching Activities:
Successful candidates may be expected to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching, depending on experience and interest.