NASA

Science with Next Generation, Large Radio Arrays

RO Number 18639
Location Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Pasadena, CA 91109
Advisor Information
  • Jones, Dayton :: 818-354-7774 :: Dayton.Jones@jpl.nasa.gov
  • Lazio, Joseph :: 818-354-4198 :: Joseph.Lazio@jpl.nasa.gov
Keyword(s) Astrobiology; Dark ages; Galaxy evolution; Gravitational waves; Pulsars; Transients
Citizenship Requirement U.S. Citizens Accepted; Lawful Permanent Residents Accepted; Foreign Nationals Accepted
Description The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is seeking postdoctoral applications from those with an interest in all aspects of science thatcan be obtained from observations with existing and emerging next generation radio arrays.

JPL personnel are engaged in a broad science program related to radio astronomy arrays, including 21-cm cosmology, finding and using pulsars for testing fundamental physics, and searching for radio signatures of extrasolar planets. There is also interest in future large surveys with radio arrays, either continuum or spectral line. All of these science interests are closely aligned with the New Worlds, New Horizons (Astro2010) decadal survey.

The successful candidate will be expected to identify and carry out an innovative research program in one or more of these science areas.

JPL has been developing technology relevant for current and future large radio astronomical arrays. Collaborations, both existing and in development, include with the Expanded Very Large Array (EVLA) and Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA), the Long Wavelength Array (LWA-1), Australian SKA Pathfinder (ASKAP), the Karoo Array Telescope (MeerKAT), the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR), and the Hydrogen Epoch of Reionization Array (HERA). Application of this technology can open new science opportunities to the postdoctoral fellow.