Cosmic Dawn and Large-scale Structure with Intensity Mapping

About the role

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly-talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

Responsibilities

The candidate will aim at exploring and establishing the potentials of Intensity Mapping by combining theoretical insights with new and well-targeted observational probes, simulated and analyzed with adequate statistical methods, with possible interface with instruments. I expect the NPP postdoctoral scholar to conduct independent research relevant to current and future potential NASA missions such as SPHEREx and CDIM.

Requirements

• A Ph.D in Astrophysics or Physics with a strong background in astrophysics and cosmology.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship or eligibility for a J-1 visa status.
• Eligibility is currently open to: U.S. Citizens; U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR); Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status; and, Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status.

Skills

• Strong background in astrophysics and cosmology.
• Experience with Intensity Mapping techniques.
• Ability to work independently on research projects.

Benefits

• One- to three-year fellowship.
• Opportunities to engage in ongoing NASA research projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Pay

• Salary range based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Full-time position.

Contact Information

Point of Contact: Mikeala

Email: npp@orau.org

For questions about this opportunity, please email npp@orau.org.