Solar System Exploration: Dynamics of Planetary Atmospheres
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
Theoretical investigations of atmospheric dynamics are carried out within the framework of data obtained from the Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and other missions to the giant planets; from current and past orbiters and rovers at Mars; and from space telescope, ground-based and airborne instrumentation. Emphasis is placed on the identification and study of the fundamental dynamic processes in various atmospheres. Advantage is taken of the wide range of relevant atmospheric parameters encountered among the planets to carry out comparative studies. Areas of specific interest include planetary-scale dynamics, wave propagation and associated transport phenomena, and atmospheric thermodynamics and moist convection.
Location
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland
Field of Science
Planetary Science
Advisors
- Michael D. Smith
Michael.D.Smith@nasa.gov
301-286-7495 - Scott D. Guzewich
scott.d.guzewich@nasa.gov
301.286.1542
Requirements
Research proposal
Three letters of recommendation
Official doctoral transcript documents
Qualifications
U.S. Citizen
U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (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
Benefits
One- to three-year fellowships
Competitive research opportunities
Engagement in ongoing NASA research projects
Opportunities to advance NASA’s missions in various scientific fields
Pay
N/A
Schedule
N/A
Skills
Not specified
Benefits
Not specified
Contact Information
Please email npp@orau.org for questions about this opportunity.
Application Instructions
A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:
Research proposal
Three letters of recommendation
Official doctoral transcript documents
Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for detailed application instructions and requirements: How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program.