Postdoc: UV Stellar Activity & Exoplanet Habitability

ORAU; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institute is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the NASA Postdoctoral Program focused on UV astrophysics and exoplanet studies. Join an interdisciplinary team working on the SPARCS mission to analyze flare data and contribute to improving engineering processes. Requires a Ph.D. in astrophysics or a related discipline and expertise in data-reduction pipelines. Strong collaborative skills and communication are essential. Great opportunity to shape the future of small satellite technology.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in astrophysics, planetary science, or a related discipline is required.
• Experience in UV or multi-wavelength photometry and stellar astrophysics is desired.
• Strong expertise in astronomical data-reduction pipelines is valued.

Responsibilities

• Analyze flare data to inform on planet habitability.
• Contribute to mission aspects including science analysis and data processing.
• Develop research plans aligned with personal interests.

Skills

Time-domain astrophysics

UV photometry

Stellar astrophysics

Planetary atmospheric modeling

Data-reduction pipelines

Education

Ph.D. in astrophysics or related discipline

Job description

A research institute is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the NASA Postdoctoral Program focused on UV astrophysics and exoplanet studies. Join an interdisciplinary team working on the SPARCS mission to analyze flare data and contribute to improving engineering processes. Requires a Ph.D. in astrophysics or a related discipline and expertise in data-reduction pipelines. Strong collaborative skills and communication are essential. Great opportunity to shape the future of small satellite technology.