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Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington

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The University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory (APL-UW) is a Navy-sponsored University Affiliated Research Center hosted by the University of Washington.

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About Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington

Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington's research addresses ocean and environmental processes as well as defense-relevant engineering, acoustics, and undersea systems. The Department of War lists APL-UW as a current UARC, distinct from Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory despite the shared name. APL-UW is an operating research unit of the university and maintains specialized research facilities in Seattle. Hiring is managed through UW’s central employment site.

Institution
UARC
Sponsor
Navy
Operator
University of Washington

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Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.

Supply Chain1 facility

Facilities1

  • Henderson Hall, APL-UW
    Lab · Seattle, United States
    Operating
    Confirmed

Hiring Observations

APL-UW job opportunities ↗

Use the official careers site for current openings and application requirements.

Sources3

Profile1

  1. 1

    U.S. Department of War · Supports Organization, Organization · designation and sponsor

    “Applied Physics Laboratory”

Technologies1

  1. 2

    university-of-washington-applied-physics-laboratory · Supports Organization, Organization · organization description, Organization technology · research capability

    “Real Time Ocean Data Serves Community Needs”

Supply chain1

  1. 3

    Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington · Supports Facility · facility location

    “Seattle”

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