The NASA Exoplanet Science Institute (NExScI, http://nexsci.caltech.edu/) is the science operations and analysis center for NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program. NExScI provides tools and archives for the exoplanet community, administers the Sagan program of fellowships and workshops, and supports the Large Binocular Telescope Interferometer and administration of the NASA Keck telescope time. One of these archives is the NASA Exoplanet Archive which collects and serves public data to support the search for and characterization of exoplanets and their host stars and provides tools to work with these data. The current contents include extensive literature data on confirmed planets and ground-based transit surveys such as SuperWASP and KELT. Additionally, the Exoplanet Archive is the mission archive for Kepler pipeline data products, including the planet candidate list. The Exoplanet Archive also provides the infrastructure for CFOP (Kepler Community Follow-up Observing Program) and ExoFOP (Exoplanet Follow-up Observing Program), websites that facilitate follow-up observations of Kepler and K2 targets. Over the next few years, ExoFOP will be expanded to support additional community efforts on targets for the K2 microlensing campaign, TESS, the NASA/NSF-Explore initiative, and potential WFIRST exoplanet imaging and microlensing targets.

The scientist will participate in the development, maintenance and expansion of datasets and tools within the Exoplanet Archive and ExoFOP. The job responsibilities include working closely with other scientists and developers within the group to identify relevant data for inclusion in the archive, defining and assisting in the development of tools for working with exoplanet data, assisting in the maintenance of current data and tools and interfacing with the exoplanet community. In addition, the scientist will be expected to conduct an independent research program in exoplanet science.

See https://jobs.caltech.edu/postings/3688 for requirements and application process.

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology invites applications for a staff scientist position in the area of exoplanet and comparative planetary science. We are seeking a scientist who will be expected to contribute to the development of mission concepts, science analysis plans, and science program management. The candidate will be expected to further develop a strong research program, and to maintain communication with astrophysics and planetary scientists at JPL and Caltech, including with the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center (IPAC), the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute (NExScI), and the Exoplanet Exploration Program. We require a Ph.D. in astrophysics, planetary science, or related field, with two or more years of research experience past the Ph.D., with a strong record of publications in exoplanet or planetary science, or related field, and a demonstrated record of scientific leadership. The candidate is expected to take initiative in collaborating and providing leadership across exoplanet and planetary sciences, and to support planning, development, and implementation activities related to these.

Information on Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences at JPL is available at this website, https://science.jpl.nasa.gov. For more information about the position, please contact the Astrophysics and Space Sciences Section Manager, Dr. Leonidas Moustakas, [email protected]. To review the full job description and to apply, visit http://Careerlaunch.jpl.nasa.gov (Job ID 2015-4820). Complete applications will include a curriculum vita, a statement on research experience and research objectives, as well as contact information for three professional references.  Applications received by June 1, 2015, will receive full consideration. 

JPL/Caltech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology invites applications for a senior scientist position in the area of exoplanet and comparative planetary science in the Astrophysics and Space Sciences Section. We are seeking a scientist to take substantial leadership in collaborations across exoplanet and planetary sciences, and to actively participate in planning, development, and implementation activities of exoplanet and comparative planetary systems science. We require a Ph.D. in astrophysics, planetary science, or related field, with eleven or more years of research experience past the Ph.D., with an outstanding record of publications in exoplanet or planetary science, or related field, broad knowledge of all areas of exoplanet science, and a demonstrated record of international scientific leadership. Significant leadership experience, demonstrated through leading development of a scientific instrument, complex scientific activities, or advisory committee service, is a requirement. The candidate will be expected to maintain a vigorous research program, and to maintain communication with astrophysics and planetary scientists at JPL and Caltech, including with the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center (IPAC), the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute (NExScI), and the Exoplanet Exploration Program.

Information on Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences at JPL is available at this website, https://science.jpl.nasa.gov. For more information about the position, please contact the Astrophysics and Space Sciences Section Manager, Dr. Leonidas Moustakas, [email protected]. To review the full job description and to apply, visit http://Careerlaunch.jpl.nasa.gov (Job ID 2015-4819). Complete applications will include a curriculum vita, a statement on research experience and research objectives, as well as contact information for three professional references.  Applications received by June 1, 2015, will receive full consideration. 

JPL/Caltech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

A Bloomberg Distinguished Professorship in the broad area of exoplanets and extra-solar planetary science is available at the Johns Hopkins University. This position is one of 50 new Bloomberg Distinguished Professorships designated for outstanding scholars who carry out interdisciplinary research and teaching in areas identified for significant growth at the University. The position will include joint tenure in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, and will be at the rank of tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor. The holder of this Bloomberg Distinguished Professorship will participate in research and teaching in both of the above departments.  In addition, opportunities exist for collaborations with the Space Telescope Science Institute and the Space Department of the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. Applicants should possess distinguished records of achievement in research in the area of exoplanets, as well as commitment to the teaching of undergraduate and graduate students compatible with appointment to tenure at the Johns Hopkins University.  Applicants should have the ability to provide major scientific and technical leadership at JHU and a demonstrated commitment to cross-disciplinary collaborations.

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and encourages applications from women and minorities. Please submit a covering letter with a statement on vision for research and teaching, plus a full curriculum vitae and publication list via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/28171. For administrative questions concerning submission of applications, please contact Kristen Gaines at [email protected] or (410) 516-7034. The review of applications will begin immediately; to ensure the fullest consideration, applications should be received by February 1, 2015.

Adam Riess, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Darrell Strobel, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences,  [email protected]

Co-Chairs Search Committee

The Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD 21218

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (www.mcgill.ca/eps) and the Department of Physics (www.physics.mcgill.ca) at McGill University invite
applications for a joint tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning as early as September 2015 in the area of Exoplanetary
Sciences. We encourage qualified individuals with relevant research interests in experimental, instrumentation, observational or theoretical aspects of
exoplanetary sciences to apply.

This is the first of two faculty positions being created in support of the new McGill Space Institute, bringing together researchers in astrophysical,
geological, atmospheric and astrobiological areas from multiple departments on campus. Existing complementary research strengths at McGill include early
Universe cosmology, galaxy evolution and compact objects in the Department of Physics, as well as geology, astrobiology and atmospheric sciences in Earth
and Planetary Science and other departments.

We seek candidates with a proven record of excellence in research and the capacity for excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will be supported by
a generous start-up package. Applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, and a research plan. They should also
arrange for three letters of reference. All of these materials should be uploaded to http://dualcore.physics.mcgill.ca/FACULTY/

Review of applications will begin 15 January 2015, and continue until the position is filled. 

McGill University is committed to equity in employment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration
requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 

Application website: http://dualcore.physics.mcgill.ca/FACULTY/
McGill Department of Physics website: http://www.physics.mcgill.ca/
McGill EPS department: http://www.mcgill.ca/eps
McGill Astrophysics website: http://www.astro.physics.mcgill.ca/