Next-Generation Precision Cosmology
Pasadena, CA (On-site)
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Posted 4 months ago
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Job Description
Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code
0180-NPP-NOV26-JPL-Astrophys
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted in Zintellect
Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements: How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program (orau.org)
A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:
11/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
About the NASA Postdoctoral Program
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.
Description:
The next generation of cosmological surveys including the WFIRST and Euclid space telescopes, the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument will provide unprecedented constraints on the nature of dark energy and the evolution of the universe. Important problems remain to be solved before we will be able to take full advantage of the power of these future surveys, however; these range from improvements in theoretical modeling of the primary observables through parameter inference and measurement to accurate calibration of the instruments themselves. A successful applicant to this position will work with Dr. Eric Huff and other members of the large and active cosmology group at JPL on developing new methods for getting accurate cosmology out of future surveys, and on obtaining the best possible constraints on cosmology from existing data.
References:
Shapiro, C., Smith, R., Huff, E., et al. 2018, arXiv:1801.06599 Sheldon, E.S., & Huff, E. M. 2017, ApJ, 841, 24 Suchyta, E., Huff, E.~M., Aleksic, J., et al. 2016, MNRAS, 457, 786 Troxel, M.A., MacCrann, N., Zuntz, J., et al. 2017, arXiv:1708.01538
Location:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, California
Field of Science:Astrophysics
Advisors:
Eric M. Huff
eric.m.huff@jpl.nasa.gov
626-460-9834
Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control.
Eligibility is currently open to:
Point of Contact
Mikeala
Eligibility Requirements
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code
0180-NPP-NOV26-JPL-Astrophys
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted in Zintellect
Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements: How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program (orau.org)
A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:
- Research proposal
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official doctoral transcript documents
11/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
About the NASA Postdoctoral Program
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.
Description:
The next generation of cosmological surveys including the WFIRST and Euclid space telescopes, the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument will provide unprecedented constraints on the nature of dark energy and the evolution of the universe. Important problems remain to be solved before we will be able to take full advantage of the power of these future surveys, however; these range from improvements in theoretical modeling of the primary observables through parameter inference and measurement to accurate calibration of the instruments themselves. A successful applicant to this position will work with Dr. Eric Huff and other members of the large and active cosmology group at JPL on developing new methods for getting accurate cosmology out of future surveys, and on obtaining the best possible constraints on cosmology from existing data.
References:
Shapiro, C., Smith, R., Huff, E., et al. 2018, arXiv:1801.06599 Sheldon, E.S., & Huff, E. M. 2017, ApJ, 841, 24 Suchyta, E., Huff, E.~M., Aleksic, J., et al. 2016, MNRAS, 457, 786 Troxel, M.A., MacCrann, N., Zuntz, J., et al. 2017, arXiv:1708.01538
Location:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, California
Field of Science:Astrophysics
Advisors:
Eric M. Huff
eric.m.huff@jpl.nasa.gov
626-460-9834
Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control.
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
Point of Contact
Mikeala
Eligibility Requirements
- Degree: Doctoral Degree.
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