Cosmology Scientist III: Dark Sector Modeling & Data

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California invites applications for a Staff Scientist in cosmology. The role focuses on next generation dark sector surveys, including Euclid and Roman missions, with opportunities to develop new ideas and scientific leadership.

You will bridge data and theory, contribute to OpenUniverse simulations, work with cross-disciplinary teams, and help shape the 2030 Decadal Survey. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Astrophysics or related field with ≥2 years experience.
• Or master's degree with ≥4 years experience in related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree with ≥6 years related experience.
• Strong foundation in cosmological simulations and modeling.
• Expertise in weak lensing or galaxy clustering as probes.

Responsibilities

• Bridge gap between raw measurement and theoretical insight via simulations and modeling.
• Join OpenUniverse cosmological simulations and Euclid/Roman science teams; help shape the post-Roman landscape and Decadal Survey.
• Integrate astrophysical, instrumental, and statistical systematics into robust models.

Skills

Cosmological simulations

Cosmological modeling

Cosmological data interpretation

Weak lensing

Galaxy clustering

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Ph.D. in Astrophysics or related field

Master's degree in related discipline

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California invites applications for a Staff Scientist in cosmology. The role focuses on next generation dark sector surveys, including Euclid and Roman missions, with opportunities to develop new ideas and scientific leadership.

You will bridge data and theory, contribute to OpenUniverse simulations, work with cross-disciplinary teams, and help shape the 2030 Decadal Survey. A Ph.D.