Pioneering Far-IR Detectors for Space Telescopes

ORAU; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace research organization is offering a competitive Postdoctoral Research opportunity in astrophysics. Candidates will engage in groundbreaking research at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The selected individual will contribute to multi-disciplinary projects allowing advances in space science, particularly in ultra-low noise detectors necessary for future telescopes. Applicants must possess a Doctoral Degree and meet specific eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship or lawful residency.

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must have a doctoral degree.
• U.S. Citizens or U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in ongoing NASA research projects across multiple fields.
• Contribute to the development of astronomical focal plane instrumentation.
• Aid in increasing the energy resolution of Near-IR kinetic inductance detectors.

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

A leading aerospace research organization is offering a competitive Postdoctoral Research opportunity in astrophysics. Candidates will engage in groundbreaking research at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The selected individual will contribute to multi-disciplinary projects allowing advances in space science, particularly in ultra-low noise detectors necessary for future telescopes. Applicants must possess a Doctoral Degree and meet specific eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship or lawful residency.