Postdoc: Exoplanet Instrumentation for High-Contrast Imaging

ORAU; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization offers a unique opportunity through the NASA Postdoctoral Program for highly-talented scientists. This fellowship aims to advance NASA's missions by developing exoplanet instrumentation technologies. Candidates must have a Doctoral degree related to astrophysics instrumentation. The fellowship is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible foreign nationals, emphasizing research efficiency and innovation in space science.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in relevant field to astrophysics instrumentation required prior to start of NPP fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative exoplanet instrumentation technologies.
• Control diffraction leakage and aberrations for imaging.
• Improve observational efficiency of the instrument.

Job description

A leading research organization offers a unique opportunity through the NASA Postdoctoral Program for highly-talented scientists. This fellowship aims to advance NASA's missions by developing exoplanet instrumentation technologies. Candidates must have a Doctoral degree related to astrophysics instrumentation. The fellowship is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible foreign nationals, emphasizing research efficiency and innovation in space science.