JPL Postdoctoral Associate Program

The JPL Postdoctoral Associate Program offers opportunities for research positions that provide significant training for the nation's future scientific and technological leaders. This program allows postdocs to work directly with a JPL advisor on a research topic of mutual interest, and the position can be renewed for up to a total of three years.

This program is managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Research opportunities are posted in various journals and websites. Applications are accepted and evaluated by the advisor and can happen anytime. Selection is made by the advisor and any other scientists involved in the research work with final concurrence from the Office of the Chief Scientist. Appointments are made for one year, but are renewable up to a maximum of three years.