Optical Instrumentation and NDE Technology

ORAU; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is offering a postdoctoral program focused on optical measurement technology and nondestructive evaluation for aerospace applications. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a doctoral degree in a relevant field. This opportunity is located at the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and involves engaging in innovative research projects compatible with NASA's missions in various scientific fields.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Doctoral degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Engage in ongoing NASA research projects.
• Conduct research in optical measurement technology for aerospace propulsion.
• Develop methods for nondestructive evaluation (NDE) science.

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

Organization

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Reference Code

0014-NPP-NOV26-GRC-TechDev

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted in Zintellect. Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements: How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program (orau.org)

• Research proposal
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official doctoral transcript documents

Application Deadline

11/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

Description

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.

Opportunity Restricted to US Citizens Only

Optical Instrumentation and NDE Technology - Research and development of optical measurement technology for smart aerospace propulsion and power systems, including system health monitoring, diagnostics, and testing are being pursued. This technology includes laser-based techniques for flow characterization and surface temperature and pressure measurements, micro-optics, mobile sensing platforms, quantum optics, nanotechnology and biomimetics. New systems for both high spatial resolution and high temporal resolution of parameters such as velocity, temperature, pressure, damage detection and species concentration are conceived and developed in the Division laboratories and applied in the Center research facilities. Also, research and development in nondestructive evaluation (NDE) science to assure structural integrity and reliability of aerospace propulsion and power systems are being pursued. Areas of emphasis include nondestructive materials characterization for composite and monolithic advanced materials. These methods are used to assess quality, monitor degradation of components, aid life prediction models, and advanced structural health monitoring. Methods used and developed include ultrasonic guided and bulk wave, acoustics, x‑ray micro‑computed tomography, digital x‑ray, and thermographic imaging. Biomedical applications of laser‑based, electro‑optics and NDE technologies are also sought.

Location

Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio

Field of Science

Technology Development

Advisors

Margaret L. Nazario
[e-mail]
216-433-8665

Questions about this opportunity?

Please email [e-mail]

Point of Contact

Mikeala

Eligibility Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Doctoral Degree.