Phasing Keck as a Testbed for Habitable Worlds Observatory

ORAU; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA's Postdoctoral Program invites talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center or affiliated institute. Fellows advance missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

The candidate will join the Goddard Space Flight Center team, collaborating with UCSC, JPL, and Keck Observatory to study Habitable Worlds Observatory and related optical and wavefront control challenges.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in physics, astronomy, optics, or related field.
• Experience with data analysis, data reduction, and astronomical observing.

Responsibilities

• Join the team at Goddard Space Flight Center and collaborate with UCSC, JPL, and Keck Observatory.
• Contribute to technology development and research in Habitable Worlds Observatory and related optical systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Observing

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

NASA's Postdoctoral Program invites talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center or affiliated institute. Fellows advance missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

The candidate will join the Goddard Space Flight Center team, collaborating with UCSC, JPL, and Keck Observatory to study Habitable Worlds Observatory and related optical and wavefront control challenges.