Cosmology and the Cosmic Microwave Background

Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code
0088-NPP-NOV23-JPL-Astrophys
Application Deadline
11/1/2023 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
The cosmic microwave background is the most important source of information about the geometry and contents of the Universe. The CMB group at JPL is large and broad, covering experiment design and fabrication, analysis, and theory, and is active in both orbital (Planck) and sub-orbital (e.g., QUIET) experiments. Opportunities exist in all areas.

Location:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, California

Field of Science:Astrophysics

Advisors:
Krzysztof Gorski
Krzysztof.M.Gorski@jpl.nasa.gov
818-393-5931

Charles Lawrence
Charles.Lawrence@jpl.nasa.gov
818-354-5307

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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