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NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory · 1 week ago

Postdoc: Observational Cosmology & Weak Lensing

Pasadena, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$84K/yr - $84K/yr

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is seeking two postdocs with expertise in observational cosmology to conduct independent research related to the next-generation cosmological surveys. The role involves contributing to research on cosmological shear measurement and galaxy clustering, as well as collaborating with advisors to publish findings.

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Responsibilities

The postdocs will contribute to research focused on cosmological shear measurement, galaxy clustering analyses, and the characterization of statistical and systematic uncertainties in large survey datasets

Their work might include generating and analyzing mock cosmological surveys and developing or applying ML/AI-based tools to analyze large astrophysical datasets

The appointee will carry out research in collaboration with the JPL advisor, resulting in publications in the open literature

Qualification

Weak gravitational lensingCosmological shear measurementStatistical error characterizationLarge-scale structure analysisLarge astrophysical datasetsScientific programmingData analysisPublication recordPeer-reviewed research outputPhD in astronomyPhD in physicsResearch experience

Required

PhD in astronomy, physics, or a closely related field

Demonstrated research experience in one or more of the following areas: Weak gravitational lensing and/or cosmological shear measurement, Statistical and systematic error characterization in cosmological surveys, Galaxy clustering or large-scale structure analysis

Experience working with large astrophysical datasets from ground-based or space-based surveys

Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis (e.g., Python, C/C++, or similar)

Strong publication record or demonstrated potential for peer-reviewed research output

Benefits

A variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans

Paid time off

Learning

Rideshare

Childcare

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Company

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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Formed in 1936, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech.) JPL joined NASA as an FFRDC when the agency was founded in 1958.

Founded in 1936

Pasadena, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Adam Steltzner

Cheif Engineer, Mars Sample Return Program

David Gallagher

Director

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