Contrast Imaging JWST, Roman Coronagraph Habitable Worlds Observatory

Overview

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 designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

• Participate in the development, implementation, and validation of wavefront sensing and data-processing techniques for state-of-the-art space-based coronagraphs and high-contrast imaging instruments.
• Evaluate the impact of these techniques on observatory and instrument design, observing strategies, and observatory efficiency.
• Assist with the preparation, data processing, and analysis of high-contrast imaging observations (JWST and Roman Coronagraph).
• Engage in complementary research activities as qualifications and interests permit, such as high-contrast imaging observations with other facilities or collaborative projects.
• Access observing time on the Palomar 5-meter telescope through JPL postdoctoral fellowship status, and utilize high-performance computing resources to support research.

Astrophysics

Marie Ygouf
marie.ygoufa.gov

• Degree:
  Doctoral Degree.
• Eligibility 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 a valid EAD card and I-485 or I-589 in pending status.

Note: Applications from citizens of 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 is available at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Final date to receive applications: 11/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone. All applications must be submitted in Zintellect. For instructions and requirements, please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website:

How to Apply

| NASA Postdoctoral Program (orau.org). A complete application includes:

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

Questions about this opportunity? Please email npp

Reference Code: 0310-NPP-NOV
26-JPL-Astrophys