Exoplanet Imaging Scientist: Multi-Star Wavefront Control

SETI Institute

Ames (IA)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

SETI Institute is seeking an Optical Scientist to support the Multi-Star Wavefront Control project at NASA Ames and related investigations. The role emphasizes developing methods to advance high-contrast imaging and direct imaging of exoplanets, with opportunities to contribute to related astronomy projects and to collaborate across laboratories and facilities.

The position requires a strong background in optical science, experience with laboratory experiments, and programming in Python or

Qualifications

MS or PhD in Optical Science, Astronomy, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
1-4 years of experience setting up and conducting experiments in optical laboratories.
Experience with high-contrast imaging or coronagraph laboratories is a plus.
Experience with optical modeling, wavefront control, and astronomy.

Responsibilities

Innovate and invent techniques to improve performance and maturation of high contrast imaging technologies.
Computational modeling of instruments and missions (Python, MATLAB, etc.).
Design and conduct laboratory experiments to characterize high-contrast imaging systems.
Write and contribute to scientific papers and grant proposals.
Present results at scientific workshops and conferences.