Heliophysics: Studying Energetic Particles in the Heliosphere

ORAU; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization is offering a unique fellowship for candidates to study energetic particles in the heliosphere. The position requires a doctoral degree and strong research experience in relevant fields. The candidate will work independently on data analysis, simulations, and other research-related tasks at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. This fellowship contributes to NASA’s mission in heliophysics science.

Qualifications

• Strong research experience in energetic particle physics, heliophysics, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
• Experience with data analysis, theory, simulation, or hardware development is highly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research on energetic particles in the heliosphere.
• Work independently with an advisory group.
• Involve in data analysis, theory, simulation, or instrument development.

Skills

Research experience in energetic particle physics

Data analysis

Independent research ability

Simulation experience

Hardware development

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

About the NASA Postdoctoral Program

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 advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

Position Summary

This is a general opportunity for a candidate fellow studying energetic particles (neutral or charged) in the heliosphere. The candidate fellow will work independently in consultation with an advisory group on topics including shock acceleration, turbulent heating of charged particles in the solar wind, relativistic electrons in the magnetosphere, the interstellar boundary region, origins of anomalous cosmic rays, Solar Energetic Particles, and impacts of energetic particles on human exploration. Studies can involve data analysis, theory, simulation, and instrument development.

Location

Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland

Field of Science

Heliophysics Science

Eligibility Requirements

• Doctoral degree.
• U.S. Citizens, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents, Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J‑1 visa, or applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. with a valid EAD card and pending I‑485 or I‑589 forms.

Qualifications

• Strong research experience in energetic particle physics, heliophysics, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
• Experience with data analysis, theory, simulation, or hardware development is highly valuable.