Postdoctoral Fellow: Experimental Cosmology & Astrophysics

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

Job summary

ORAU, in partnership with NASA, offers a unique opportunity for postdoctoral researchers in astrophysics. The program focuses on engaging talented scientists in ongoing NASA projects, with positions available at NASA Centers or affiliated research institutes.

Eligible candidates include U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents with a doctoral degree. The research involves experimental investigations in cosmology, specifically focusing on CMB measurements and analyzing flight data from the SPHEREx satellite.

Interested applicants should prepare a research proposal and submit three letters of recommendation.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizens or U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) or eligible foreign nationals.
• Doctoral degree required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in astrophysics related to NASA projects.
• Engage in experimental investigations and measurements of CMB polarization.
• Participate in development projects for CMB detector technologies.

Job description

ORAU, in partnership with NASA, offers a unique opportunity for postdoctoral researchers in astrophysics. The program focuses on engaging talented scientists in ongoing NASA projects, with positions available at NASA Centers or affiliated research institutes.

Eligible candidates include U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents with a doctoral degree. The research involves experimental investigations in cosmology, specifically focusing on CMB measurements and analyzing flight data from the SPHEREx satellite.

Interested applicants should prepare a research proposal and submit three letters of recommendation.