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JPL Postdoctoral Fellow - Photon Counting Detectors for Space Imaging Systems

JPL/NASA · Posted Nov 9, 2026

Pasadena, California, United States
On-site
Contract
$84K–$84K per year

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Postdoctoral researcher specializing in silicon detector characterization and optimization for high performance space imaging applications, focusing on EMCCDs, sCMOS, and Skipper CCDs.

Compensation

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California. $83,820 - $83,820

Responsibilities

Develop state-of-the-art test methodologies to extract key performance metrics
Refine detector operating modes and optimize clocking and bias schemes
Analyze parameters such as read noise, dark current, charge transfer efficiency, gain stability, and single-photon sensitivity
Lead precision QE measurements and spectral response characterization
Lead camera system integration efforts using custom electronics and low-noise readout chains

Requirements

PhD in physics
PhD in electrical engineering
PhD in materials science
related field
Nice to have: scientific publication

Skills

silicon detector characterization EMCCD sCMOS CCD Skipper CCD

JPL Postdoctoral Fellow - Photon Counting Detectors for Space Imaging Systems

JPL Postdoctoral Fellow - Photon Counting Detectors for Space Imaging Systems

Compensation

Responsibilities

Requirements

Skills

Benefits

JPL Postdoctoral Fellow - Photon Counting Detectors for Space Imaging Systems

Compensation

Responsibilities

Requirements

Skills

Benefits