Senior Gravitational-Wave Research Scientist

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 144,664 - 180,752; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, is inviting applications for a Staff Scientist position focused on Gravitational Wave science. This role involves developing core pipelines, integrating theoretical models with data analysis, and fostering collaboration across JPL and Caltech.

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. with at least 3 years of post-doctoral experience, strong technical skills in gravitational-wave data analysis, and a proven track record in scientific research. Join us to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries and inspire future generations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral or relevant research experience.
• Proficiency in developing data analysis algorithms.
• Experience in machine learning or advanced data science methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop Core Pipelines for data analysis and noise reduction.
• Bridge Theory and Data with robust statistical frameworks.
• Advance astrophysical modeling and connect to data analysis pipelines.

Skills

Gravitational-wave data analysis methodologies

Scientific excellence in gravitational-wave astronomy

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, or related discipline

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, is inviting applications for a Staff Scientist position focused on Gravitational Wave science. This role involves developing core pipelines, integrating theoretical models with data analysis, and fostering collaboration across JPL and Caltech.

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. with at least 3 years of post-doctoral experience, strong technical skills in gravitational-wave data analysis, and a proven track record in scientific research. Join us to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries and inspire future generations.