High Contrast Direct Observations of Exoplanetary Systems

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

Candidates with interest in direct imaging and spectroscopy of exoplanetary systems, including both exoplanets and extended dust structures, using high contrast starlight suppression techniques (coronagraphy, interferometry, and /or starshade) are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree
• U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status, or 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

Qualifications

Field of Science: Astrophysics

Skills

Interest in direct imaging and spectroscopy of exoplanetary systems, including both exoplanets and extended dust structures, using high contrast starlight suppression techniques (coronagraphy, interferometry, and /or starshade).

Benefits

One- to three-year fellowships designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Contact Information

Email: npp@orau.org

Application Instructions

Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements: How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program (orau.org)

Additional Information

A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:

• Research proposal
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official doctoral transcript documents