Materials and Process Development Ultraviolet Detector Technologies

Materials and Process Development for Ultraviolet Detector Technologies Organization

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

0250-NPP-MAR
26-JPL-Tech Dev

All applications must be submitted in Zintellect. Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements: NASA Postdoctoral Program.

3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

This project involves the development of new technologies for ultraviolet (UV) instrumentation and systems. Successful candidates will utilize thin‑film processing and nanoscale interface engineering methods to fabricate advanced detector technologies and optical components. Research within the UV detector technology team has largely focused on the use of molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) for band structure engineering and passivation of silicon‑based photodetectors. Recent developments have been geared toward wafer‑scale processing as well as improving the space‑worthiness of MBE‑passivated detectors.

Atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes are also employed to engineer new coatings for advanced optics or detectors, customizing detector response over a broad wavelength range. The performance objectives for our technologies are defined to meet the objectives of a variety of NASA research programs with the ultimate goal of flight instrument and mission infusion.

During the NPP tenure the Fellow will be expected to report research/technology developments through first‑author manuscripts, conference presentations and proceedings, and internal team meetings and seminars.

Technology Development

April Jewell

april.d.jewella.gov

• Doctoral Degree
• U.S. Citizens; U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR);
  Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J‑1 visa status; and LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid EAD card and pending I‑485 or I‑589 forms.

Mikeala

Questions about this opportunity? Please email npp.