Atomic Clocks and Quantum Sensors

ORAU; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization offers the NASA Postdoctoral Program, providing unique research opportunities at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. The ideal candidate will develop technologies for precision measurements in space science. Eligible candidates include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and foreign nationals with specific visa eligibility. Further details about qualifications and application procedures are available, including contact information for inquiries.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop new enabling technologies for use in space.
• Conduct research activities from concept studies to lab demonstrations.
• Work on micro atomic clocks and optical clocks.
• Conduct research using precision measurement methods.

Job description

About the NASA Postdoctoral Program

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities for highly talented scientists to engage in NASA research projects at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA Headquarters, or NASA‑affiliated institutes. Fellowships are one‑to‑three years, designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

Responsibilities

• Develop new enabling technologies for use in space, focusing on atomic frequency standards, clocks, and quantum sensor technologies for precision measurements.
• Conduct research activities ranging from basic concept studies, proof‑of‑principle demonstrations in the laboratory, and instrument implementation.
• Work on specific research areas including micro atomic clocks, optical clocks with neutral atoms and trapped ions, atom interferometer sensors, and photonic quantum sensors.
• Formulate and conduct space fundamental physics research using precision measurement methods and tools.

Location

Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California

Field of Science

Technology Development

Advisor

Nan Yu ([e-mail], 818-354-4093)

Eligibility Requirements

• Doctoral Degree.

Eligibility

• U.S. Citizens;
• U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR);
• Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J‑1 visa; and
• Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid EAD card and I‑485 or I‑589 forms pending.

Additional Information

Applications with citizens from designated countries will not be accepted at this time unless they are legal permanent residents of the United States. Mandatory drug testing, random drug testing, and testing prior to initiation of the fellowship appointment will be required.

Questions about this opportunity? Please email [e-mail].