Postdoctoral Astrophysicist: Imaging Disks & Exoplanets

ORAU; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the field of space science offers unique research opportunities through the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP). This position focuses on observational studies of circumstellar disks and includes responsibilities like multi-wavelength imaging, research publication, and data coordination. Candidates must have a doctoral degree and be U.S. citizens or eligible for a J-1 visa. The role is located at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident required.
• Eligibility for J-1 Exchange Visitor visa for foreign nationals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multi-wavelength imaging and analysis of circumstellar disks.
• Develop and validate numerical models of disk structure and planetary influence.
• Prepare target lists for the Roman Coronagraph Community Participation team.
• Coordinate data acquisition with large ground-based telescope facilities.
• Publish research findings and contribute to the planetary science community.

Education

Doctoral Degree in a relevant field

Job description

A government agency in the field of space science offers unique research opportunities through the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP). This position focuses on observational studies of circumstellar disks and includes responsibilities like multi-wavelength imaging, research publication, and data coordination. Candidates must have a doctoral degree and be U.S. citizens or eligible for a J-1 visa. The role is located at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California.