Understanding the Sources of Energetic Particles in the Heliosphere
ORAU · Greenbelt, MD · 3 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
A postdoctoral fellow, within the Heliophysics Division (code 672) at NASA/GSFC, would work closely with Drs. de Nolfo and Christian with a goal of facilitating the analysis and interpretation of energetic particle data within the Heliosphere.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Drs. de Nolfo and Christian to analyze and interpret energetic particle data within the Heliosphere.
- Facilitate the analysis and interpretation of energetic particle data within the Heliosphere, despite the uncertainty regarding the origin of highest energy solar particles.
- Contribute to the development of hardware for charged and neutral particle detection within the Energetic Particle Laboratory.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
- Experience with hardware development within the Energetic Particle Laboratory.
- Strong background in heliophysics and related fields.
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), or eligibility for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status.
- Experience with analyzing and interpreting energetic particle data.
- Knowledge of solar energetic particles and their origins.
Skills
- Expertise in data analysis and interpretation.
- Experience with hardware development.
- Strong communication skills.
Benefits
- Unique research opportunities at NASA Centers, Headquarters, or affiliated research institutes.
- Competitive one- to three-year fellowships designed to advance NASA’s missions in various scientific fields.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.
Schedule
The schedule for this position is full-time, with standard work hours.
Contact Information
Email: npp@orau.org
Website: NASA Postdoctoral Program