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Astrophysics: Gamma-Ray Bursts

ORAU · Greenbelt, MD · 3 mo ago
OTHRFull-time

About the role

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) 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.

Description

A multiwavelength and multi-messenger approach to studying Gamma-ray Bursts (GRBs) is necessary to understand the physics of the explosions, relativistic jet dynamics, the nature of the progenitors, and to use them as probes of fundamental physics and cosmic chemical evolution. Goddard operates NASA's premiere GRB-detecting observatories, Swift and Fermi, and participates in ground-based radio, optical, near-infrared, and very high-energy gamma-ray follow-up observations. We work closely with the gravitational wave and neutrino communities, to obtain a full picture of the GRB phenomenon.

Requirements

  • A research proposal
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official doctoral transcript documents

Qualifications

We are looking for NPP applicants with observational, theoretical, and hardware interests and experiences. Given the broad range of GRB-related topics we explore, we welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Applicants should have a strong background in astrophysics, observational astronomy, theoretical astrophysics, or related fields. Experience with gamma-ray bursts, multi-wavelength observations, and interdisciplinary collaborations is preferred.

Benefits

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge research projects, collaborate with leading experts, and contribute to NASA’s mission.

Pay

The salary range for the NASA Postdoctoral Program is $75,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The program is typically one to three years in duration, with flexible start dates.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website: How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program (orau.org). For questions about this opportunity, please email npp@orau.org.

Eligibility

Eligibility is currently open to:

  • U.S. Citizens;
  • U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR);
  • Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status;
  • Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status.

Location

Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland

Field of Science

Astrophysics

Advisors

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