Senior Cosmology Scientist – Dark Sector Modeling

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; California; Presencial; USD 172.000 - 215.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, invites applications for a Staff Scientist position in cosmology. The role centers on analysis and interpretation of next-generation dark sector surveys, leveraging Roman and Euclid missions.

You will bridge raw measurements and theory, contribute to OpenUniverse simulations, integrate systematics into robust models, and collaborate across teams to shape future cosmology research and strategic planning.

Formación

• Ph.D. in Astrophysics or related field with 5+ years experience, or Master’s with 7+ years, or Bachelor’s with 9+ years.
• Deep technical foundation in cosmological simulations, modeling, and data interpretation.
• Proven expertise in weak lensing and/or galaxy clustering as primary probes for dark matter and dark energy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to thrive within a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a proactive commitment to fostering diverse ideas and backgrounds in the workplace.

Responsabilidades

• Bridge the gap between raw measurement and theoretical insight, providing critical expertise in cosmological simulations, modeling, and interpretation of cosmological data.
• Join the vibrant JPL dark sector community contributing to the OpenUniverse cosmological simulations project and the Euclid and Roman science teams.
• Integrate astrophysical, instrumental, and statistical systematics into robust models to shape the future of how we understand the dark universe.

Conocimientos

Cosmological simulations

Cosmological modeling

Cosmological data interpretation

Weak lensing

Galaxy clustering

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Educación

Ph.D. in Astrophysics or related

Master's in related discipline

Bachelor's in related discipline

Descripción del empleo

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, invites applications for a Staff Scientist position in cosmology. The role centers on analysis and interpretation of next-generation dark sector surveys, leveraging Roman and Euclid missions.

You will bridge raw measurements and theory, contribute to OpenUniverse simulations, integrate systematics into robust models, and collaborate across teams to shape future cosmology research and strategic planning.