Cosmology Scientist III: Dark Universe Explorer

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision plans

Wellbeing programs

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Rideshare program

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Childcare support

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, invites applications for a Staff Scientist in cosmology. The role focuses on modeling, simulations, and interpretation of dark sector surveys, contributing to Euclid and Roman missions and OpenUniverse cosmological simulations.

The candidate will bridge measurements with theory, advance cosmological data analysis, and help define future mission concepts for the 2030 Decadal Survey, while fostering a collaborative, inclusive research culture at JPL.

Qualifications

• PhD in astrophysics or related field with substantial experience.
• Deep technical grounding in cosmology-focused methods and data.
• Strong writing and presentation capabilities for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Bridge raw measurements to theoretical insight through simulations and modeling.
• Contribute to OpenUniverse cosmological simulations and Euclid/Roman science teams.
• Help shape future mission concepts and responses to the 2030 Decadal Survey.
• Integrate astrophysical, instrumental, and statistical systematics in models.

Skills

Cosmological simulations

Modeling

Cosmological data interpretation

Weak lensing

Galaxy clustering

Collaborative teamwork

Excellent communication

Education

PhD in Astrophysics

Master's degree in related discipline

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, invites applications for a Staff Scientist in cosmology. The role focuses on modeling, simulations, and interpretation of dark sector surveys, contributing to Euclid and Roman missions and OpenUniverse cosmological simulations.

The candidate will bridge measurements with theory, advance cosmological data analysis, and help define future mission concepts for the 2030 Decadal Survey, while fostering a collaborative, inclusive research culture at JPL.