Sample interview questions: Have you ever worked with space probes or satellites as part of your research?
Sample answer:
Yes, I have extensive experience working with space probes and satellites as part of my astrophysics research.
Project Involvement:
- NASA’s Juno Mission to Jupiter: Analyzed data from the Juno Spacecraft’s Microwave Radiometer (MWR) to study Jupiter’s atmosphere, particularly its towering ammonia clouds and deep water vapor layers.
- ESA’s Gaia Satellite: Utilized data from the Gaia Satellite’s astrometry instruments to characterize stellar populations and galactic structures, providing insights into the Milky Way’s evolution.
- Exoplanet Exploration with the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS): Analysed TESS light curves to identify and characterize exoplanets, focusing on small, rocky planets in habitable zones.
- Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Team: Contributed to HST observations of distant galaxies and quasars, studying their star formation rates, black hole masses, and cosmic evolution.
Contributions:
- Developed novel data analysis techniques and … Read full answer