Development of infrared detectors and focal plane arrays for space instruments (Pasadena) Job at ORAU, Pasadena, CA

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  • ORAU
  • Pasadena, CA

Job Description

Development of infrared detectors and focal plane arrays for space instruments

Organization : National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Reference Code : 0167-NPP-MAR26-JPL-PlanetSci

How To Apply : All applications must be submitted in Zintellect. Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements: How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program (orau.org)

Application Deadline : 3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

Description :

Infrared Photonics group is working on development of 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. [1, 2, 3] The postdoctoral researcher will have an unique opportunity to work on different aspects of the infrared technology including:

  • Design and bandgap engineering of semiconductor superlattices
  • Material characterization
  • Device microfabrication
  • Single pixel detector and focal plane array characterization
  • Integration and testing of infrared cameras and spectrometers

The specific research project will be selected based on the researcher interests and experience.

References :

  • D. Z. Ting, A. Soibel, S. A. Keo, C. J. Hill, J. M. Mumolo, L. Hglund, J. Nguyen, A. Khoshakhlagh, Sir B. Rafol, J. K. Liu, and S. D. Gunapala, Mid- and Long-Wavelength Barrier Infrared Detectors, in The Wonder of Nanotechnology: Quantum Optoelectronic Devices and Applications, M. Razeghi. L. Esaki, and K. von Klitzing, Eds., SPIE Press, Bellingham, WA, pp. 379-405 (2013). 2. D. Z.-Y. Ting, A. Soibel, L. Hoglund, J. Nguyen, C. J. Hill, A. Khoshakhlagh, and S. D. Gunapala; Type-II Superlattice Infrared Detectors; Advances in Infrared Photodetectors; Semiconductors and semimetals 84, 2011. 3. Rogalski, P. Martyniuk, and M. Kopytko, Appl. Phys Rev. 4, 031304 (2017).

Location : Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California

Field of Science : Planetary Science

Advisors : Alexander Soibel
alexander.soibel@jpl.nasa.gov
818.393.0225

Eligibility Requirements :

  • Degree: Doctoral Degree.

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; and,
  • Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status

Questions about this opportunity? Please email npp@orau.org

Point of Contact : Mikeala

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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