Job Summary

IPAC has an opening for an occasional Scientific Research Associate.

Job Duties

• Responsible for writing software to fit infrared spectra from the James Webb Space Telescope, as part of a team observing infrared luminous galaxies with the NIRSpec and MIRI instruments
• Produce documentation of the spectral fitting software
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Experience reducing and analyzing infrared spectra obtained from other space missions, such as with Spitzer or HST
• Fluent in one or more programming languages, including IDL and Python
• PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or equivalent
• 4 or more years of experience working with infrared data

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter