Development of infrared detectors and focal plane arrays for space instruments
ORAU, Pasadena, CA, United States
Overview
Organization NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Reference Code 0167-NPP-NOV26-JPL-PlanetSci
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted in Zintellect. Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements. A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:
- Research proposal
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official doctoral transcript documents
Application Deadline
11/1/2026 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 NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.
Description: Infrared Photonics group is developing a new generation of mid- and long-wavelength infrared imagers and spectrometers for future Earth and planetary science missions. These imagers, based on semiconductor detectors, will provide enhanced sensitivity, better spatial and spectral resolutions, and higher operating temperatures than currently existing technologies. These devices utilize novel unipolar barrier detector architectures as well as new materials such as GaSb-based alloys and superlattices. The postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to work on different aspects of infrared technology including: (1) Design and bandgap engineering of semiconductor superlattices; (2) Material characterization; (3) Device microfabrication; (4) Single pixel detector and focal plane array characterization; (5) Integration and testing of infrared cameras and spectrometers. The specific research project will be selected based on the researcher’s interests and experience.
References:
- Details of relevant literature and prior work are provided in the original description.
Location
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California
Field of Science
Planetary Science
Advisors
Alexander Soibel — —
Eligibility and Contacts
Applications from citizens of 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 is available from NASA. 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
- Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid EAD card and I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status
Questions about this opportunity? Please email
Point of Contact Mikeala
Eligibility Requirements
- Degree: Doctoral Degree