High Performance and Compact UV Camera and Spectrometer

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 successful candidate will work on all aspects of technology and system-level for a modular camera and spectrometer, including:

• Developing and testing UV detectors
• Designing and fabricating UV coatings
• Creating and optimizing UV gratings
• Collaborating with JPL, U of Arizona, U of Colorado, Columbia, Caltech, and other institutions
• Contributing to the team's expansion into new directions
• Preparing and presenting technical papers in refereed journals and conferences

Requirements

Requirements for this position include:

• A completed doctoral degree in relevant field
• Strong background in UV instrumentation and spectroscopy
• Experience with UV detector development and testing
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Qualifications

Qualifications for this position include:

• Doctoral degree in relevant field
• Research experience in UV instrumentation and spectroscopy
• Technical expertise in UV detector development and testing
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Skills

Skills required for this position include:

• Expertise in UV instrumentation and spectroscopy
• Experience with UV detector development and testing
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Benefits

This fellowship provides:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Access to cutting-edge research facilities and equipment
• Flexible schedule and remote work options

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and allows for remote work.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email npp@orau.org.

Point of Contact

The point of contact for this opportunity is Mikeala.