Exoplanet Origins with JWST & Far-Infrared Prospects

ORAU; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The NASA Postdoctoral Program invites highly talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships support work on JWST and SPHEREx data within the JDISCS collaboration, advancing our understanding of planetary disk chemistry.

Applicants with Python, radiative-transfer or chemical- codes experience, infrared spectroscopy, and strong collaboration skills are encouraged

Qualifications

• PhD in astronomy/astrophysics/astrochemistry/planetary science.
• Experience with Python, git/github, AI-leveraged software development, radiative transfer or chemical codes, and/or infrared imaging and spectroscopy encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Analyze JWST and SPHEREx spectroscopic data within the JDISCS collaboration.
• Develop scientific software and data pipelines for large astrophysical datasets.

Skills

Python

Git/GitHub

Infrared spectroscopy

Radiative transfer

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in astronomy/astrophysics/astrochemistry/planetary science

Tools

Python

Git

Job description

The NASA Postdoctoral Program invites highly talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships support work on JWST and SPHEREx data within the JDISCS collaboration, advancing our understanding of planetary disk chemistry.

Applicants with Python, radiative-transfer or chemical- codes experience, infrared spectroscopy, and strong collaboration skills are encouraged