Job SummaryThe objective of the position is to expand the range of cosmological and astrophysical science through a combination of space-based missions and ground-based experiments.
This staff scientist will contribute to mission design, method development, and analysis for space-based radio frequency surveys, intensity mapping, and astrometric gravitational wave measurement. The scientist will primarily report to Tzu-Ching Chang and will work with collaborators at Caltech, JPL, U Penn and USC.
Essential Job Duties- Develops a pipeline for constraining the gravitational wave background from space-based astrometric observatories.
- Analyzes radio and microwave Galaxy maps from the Juno mission for extra-Galactic emission and measurements of the cosmic dipole.
- Designs the antenna and analysis pipeline for lunar orbit 21-cm cosmic dawn measurement.
- Develops 1-point cross-correlation statistics for detecting systematics and extra-Galactic structure in intensity maps.
- Collaborates with researchers at USC in their development of a pipeline for astrometric gravitational wave analysis with data from the Kepler mission.
Basic Qualifications- Ph.D. (or equivalent) in astrophysics, cosmology, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in radio frequency astronomy and intensity mapping.
- Proficiency in python programming and electromagnetic simulation.
- Experience in reduction of large data sets.
Preferred Qualifications- Proficiency in parallel computing.
- Proficiency in foreground mitigation techniques for intensity mapping.
- Extensive experience in intensity mapping, radio astronomy, or gravitational wave astronomy.
Required DocumentsHiring Range$79.7K - $95K per year
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.
