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# Postdoc: JWST High-Contrast Imaging Data Analysis

- **Company:** NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- **Location:** La Cañada Flintridge, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $83,820.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Python (Programming Language), AngularJS, Data Analytics
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://citjpl.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobs/job/JPL-Campus/Postdoc--JWST-High-Contrast-Imaging-Data-Analysis_R5931

## About the Role

* Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or a related field.
 * Demonstrated research experience in astronomical data analysis and high-contrast imaging.
 * Experience with scientific programming, preferably Python.
 * Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills., * Familiarity with PSF subtraction techniques, angular differential imaging, or forward modeling.
 * Experience with model-based post-processing, phase retrieval, or wavefront sensing.
 * Background in coronagraphy or interferometric techniques (e.g., aperture masking interferometry).
 * Prior experience working with JWST, HST, or other space-based observatory data.
 * Track record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.

## Description

* Analyze and reduce JWST/NIRCam coronagraphic imaging observations.
 * Develop and apply model-based forward modeling and phase retrieval techniques to JWST coronagraphic and NIRISS/AMI data, leveraging wavefront sensing telemetry to improve contrast performance.
 * Characterize coronagraphic performance and investigate sources of systematic effects and residual starlight.
 * Lead peer-reviewed publications and present research findings at scientific conferences.
 * Collaborate with JPL and CalTech astronomers and instrument scientists on JWST science investigations.
 * Apply techniques developed through JWST observations to future Roman and HWO coronagraphic imaging applications.


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