Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detectors (Pasadena) Job at ORAU, Pasadena, CA

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  • ORAU
  • Pasadena, CA

Job Description

Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detectors

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Organization

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Organization

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Reference Code

0185-NPP-NOV25-JPL-Astrophys

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted in Zintellect

Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements: How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program (orau.org)

A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:

  • Research proposal
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official doctoral transcript documents

Application Deadline

11/1/2025 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

Description

About the NASA Postdoctoral Program

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly-talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASAs missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

Description:

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to develop superconducting nanowire single photon detectors (SNSPD) technology for applications in exoplanet transit spectroscopy, deep-space laser communication, and quantum optics. Our research group is focused on advancing the performance of these detectors in every metric, including efficiency at mid-infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths, active area, timing resolution, maximum count rate, dark count rate, and pixel count. The ideal candidate would have experience in one or more of the following areas: (1) superconducting detector characterization and testing, (2) device nanofabrication, (3) development of detector readout electronics, and (4) design and implementation of cryogenic detector instruments in field applications.

References:

F. Marsili et al, Nature Photonics 7, 210 (2013)

Location:

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Pasadena, California

Field of Science: Astrophysics

Advisors:

Matt Shaw

mattshaw@jpl.nasa.gov

818-393-9071

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:

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

Questions about this opportunity? Please email npp@orau.org

Point of Contact

Mikeala

Eligibility Requirements

  • Degree: Doctoral Degree.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Internship

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Government Administration

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