Ultrasensitive Detectors for Far-IR to Millimeter Astronomy
ORAU
ORAU is offering a postdoctoral position focusing on ultrasensitive detector design and astrophysical investigations at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Candidates should possess a Doctoral Degree and submit a research proposal along with three recommendation letters. The position involves instrument development for projects like PIPER and EXCLAIM, contributing to ground-based and suborbital observations. Applications are open to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain foreign nationals. #J-18808-Ljbffr ORAU
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