
Job Postings
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory hosts postdoctoral scholars whose studies cover all aspects of
Earth, Planetary, Astrophysical, and Technology research. New opportunities frequently arise
and applications are welcomed.
The appointees will be guided by a JPL advisor to ensure that the research will result in publications in the open literature. The positions are open immediately and will remain open until filled. Appointments are contingent upon completion of a Ph.D. and annual starting salaries can vary somewhat according to the applicant's qualifications.
The appointees will be guided by a JPL advisor to ensure that the research will result in publications in the open literature. The positions are open immediately and will remain open until filled. Appointments are contingent upon completion of a Ph.D. and annual starting salaries can vary somewhat according to the applicant's qualifications.
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Ultrasensitive Detectors and Calorimeters for Infrared Astronomy
Technology
NASA Postdoctoral Program
NASA Postdoctoral Program

Description
Nano-HEB
Herschel Postdoctoral Research Position
Astrophysics/Space Science
JPL/Caltech Postdoctoral Program
JPL/Caltech Postdoctoral Program

Description
This position will involve carrying out observations and developing models for analysis and interpretation of data on molecular clouds, cloud cores, and star formation. A major focus of the work will be data from the Herschel Space Observatory, launched in May 2009. JPL scientists have a major involvement in this mission and have guaranteed observing time and involvement in three Herschel Open Time Key Projects.
MKID Superconducting Detectors
Astrophysics/Space Science
NASA Postdoctoral Program
NASA Postdoctoral Program

Description
We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow interested in the development MKID technology.
Measurement of Atmospheric Gases
Earth Science
JPL/Caltech Postdoctoral Program
JPL/Caltech Postdoctoral Program

Description
The specific field of research is the measurement of atmospheric gases by infrared solar absorption spectrometry.
Microwave Remote Sensing Characterization of Land-Atmosphere Carbon Dioxide and Methane Fluxes in Cold Climate Regions
Earth Science
JPL/Caltech Postdoctoral Program
JPL/Caltech Postdoctoral Program

Description
Analysis of microwave remote sensing data for use in characterization of land-atmosphere carbon dioxide and methane fluxes in cold climate regions.
Science with Next Generation, Large Radio Arrays
Astrophysics/Space Science
NASA Postdoctoral Program
NASA Postdoctoral Program

Description
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is seeking postdoctoral applications from those with an interest in all aspects of science that can be obtained from observations with existing and emerging next generation radio arrays.
Planetary Orbits, Rotation and Gravity Fields
Planetary Science
NASA Postdoctoral Program
NASA Postdoctoral Program

Description
Analysis of spacecraft radio tracking data for determining planetary orbits, rotational dynamics, and gravity fields.
Climate Studies with Multi-Sensor Satellite Observations of the Atmosphere
Earth Science
NASA Postdoctoral Program
NASA Postdoctoral Program

Description
Analyze climate processes in temperature, water vapor and cloud observations taken by the NASA A-Train satellite constellation
Time-resolved Raman spectrometers for in situ planetary mineralogy
Planetary Science
NASA Postdoctoral Program
NASA Postdoctoral Program

Description
Develop a time resolved green Raman and Fluorescence instrument suitable for planetary mineralogy onboard a rover (e.g. on Mars). Innovative technology would employ pulsed lasers, high bandwidth detectors, and flight-suitable optical solutions.
Quantification of mineral dust seasonal dynamics, regional features, and direct radiative effects through current and improved MISR products
Earth Science
NASA Postdoctoral Program
NASA Postdoctoral Program

Description
2. Analyze MISR current and new dust products in conjunction with transport model
Paleo-reconstruction of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet evolution.
Earth Science
NASA Postdoctoral Program
NASA Postdoctoral Program

Description
West Antarctic Ice Sheet paleo-reconstruction using ISSM (Ice Sheet System Model)
Ionospheric remote sensing using GNSS and SAR
Earth Science
NASA Postdoctoral Program
NASA Postdoctoral Program

Description
Postdoctoral Research on Ionospheric Remote Sensing and Modeling
Cosmology and the Cosmic Microwave Background
Astrophysics/Space Science
NASA Postdoctoral Program
NASA Postdoctoral Program

Description
Research in cosmology, with emphasis on the cosmic microwave background
Modeling Geodetic Imaging Data
Earth Science
NASA Postdoctoral Program
NASA Postdoctoral Program

Description
Applicants are sought to develop crustal deformation models and simulations that integrate geodetic data
Titan Lake Chemistry
Planetary Science
NASA Postdoctoral Program
NASA Postdoctoral Program

Description
Investigations of chemical processes in Titan's liquid ethane lakes.
Lunar Thermal Evolution
Planetary Science
JPL/Caltech Postdoctoral Program
JPL/Caltech Postdoctoral Program

Description
This research will investigate lunar heat flow, from thermal evolution to surface properties.
Development of a Snow and Ice Climatology for the Western US and Alaska in the context of the NCA
Planetary Science
JPL/Caltech Postdoctoral Program
JPL/Caltech Postdoctoral Program

Description
Analysis of snow and ice cover data from MODIS and NPP VIIRS for the National Climate Assessment.
Multiple Natural Hazards Ionospheric Remote Sensing Using Ground and Space-Based GPS Measurements
Earth Science
NASA Postdoctoral Program
NASA Postdoctoral Program

Description
Investigating natural hazards generated TEC perturbations induced by tsunamis, earthquakes and volcanoes using ground and space-based GPS measurements
Satellite Geodesy and Solid Earth Geophysics
Earth Science
JPL/Caltech Postdoctoral Program
JPL/Caltech Postdoctoral Program

Description
Estimating sea level changes, polar ice variations, glacial isostatic adjustment and other geophysical processes from global geodetic datafrom geodetic
