Superconducting Detectors for CMB observations

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

• Develop experimental approaches to fundamental questions in cosmology, specifically state-of-the-art instrumentation to study the Cosmic Microwave Background.
• Support the fabrication team in the MDL cleanroom by assisting with computer automation of the lithography and deposition systems as well as testing devices and materials that they produce.
• Experience with cryogenic systems, electrical and optical characterization of cryogenic detectors arrays, and design of microwave and millimeter wave circuitry and antennas are all highly desirable.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in a relevant field by the start date of the appointment.
• Strong background in cryogenic systems, electrical and optical characterization of cryogenic detectors arrays, and design of microwave and millimeter wave circuitry and antennas.
• Experience with large format antenna-coupled TES bolometer arrays and Thermal Kinetic Inductance Detectors (TKIDs).
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and contribute to ongoing NASA research projects.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Experience with cryogenic systems
• Electrical and optical characterization of cryogenic detectors arrays
• Design of microwave and millimeter wave circuitry and antennas
• Large format antenna-coupled TES bolometer arrays
• Thermal Kinetic Inductance Detectors (TKIDs)

Benefits

• Opportunities to assist in various research efforts
• Supports in the MDL cleanroom

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time and permanent.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities

Location

Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California

Contact

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

Point of Contact

Mikeala