Habitable Worlds Observatory Instrumentation for High-Contrast Imaging and Characterization of Exoplanets

This NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) research opportunity is focused on developing innovative exoplanet instrumentation technologies to enable high-contrast imaging and characterization for NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory flagship mission. The position involves improving observational efficiency of the instrument by developing early stage technologies and infusing these techniques through a maturation process to the HWO observatory. The research lies at the interface of exoplanet and astrophysical science, adaptive optics, instrument and mission design, and laboratory validation for both in-air and vacuum environments. The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers unique research opportunities to highly-talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA's missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.