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Astrophysics: Direct Exoplanet and Disk Imaging with the JWST

Job Description


Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code
0235-NPP-JUL23-GSFC-Astrophys
Application Deadline
7/1/2023 6:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description

The direct detection of exoplanets and circumstellar disks using high contrast imaging requires the suppression of star light using novel hardware, observations, and data processing. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is NASA‘s next astrophysics Flagship mission and will carry multiple instruments capable of new breakthroughs in direct imaging. The JWST Project Office is at NASA‘s Goddard Space Flight Center, thereby offering unique opportunities for collaboration with experts in JWST instruments, operations, and observations.  


We seek a postdoctoral candidate with experience and/or interest in using JWST to study exoplanets and circumstellar disks via direct imaging. We anticipate the candidate will work on one or more projects to:  


1.) Develop techniques for JWST direct imaging data analyses,


2.) Apply these techniques to data from JWST Early Release Science (ERS) observations and a Guaranteed Time Observing (GTO) program focusing on nearby M dwarf targets,  


3.) Analyze the direct imaging results to place new constraints on the population of wide orbit exoplanets and study circumstellar disk properties,


4.) Pursue additional JWST direct imaging observations via the JWST Guest Observer (GO) program.


We also anticipate opportunities to combine JWST direct imaging observations and analyses with data from other space and ground-based facilities.


Qualifications for this opportunity include a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a related discipline. Prior experience with high contrast imaging and post-processing techniques and interest in exoplanets and circumstellar disks are desirable.


Interested applicants should contact the advisor(s).


Location:
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland
Field of Science:Astrophysics
Advisors:
Joshua Schlieder
joshua.e.schlieder@nasa.gov
301 286 2584
Knicole D. Colon
knicole.colon@nasa.gov
301.286.4560
Mike McElwain
Michael.W.McElwain@nasa.gov
301-286-6094
Christopher Stark
christopher.c.stark@nasa.gov
(240) 441-1896

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

Eligibility Requirements
  • Degree: Doctoral Degree.

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