Postdoctoral Fellow: Solar Wind Transients and Structures

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

Job summary

ORAU offers opportunities through the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. This position involves engaging in significant research focused on the solar wind's density structures, requiring a Doctoral Degree. The role involves both remote sensing and in situ data analysis to understand solar dynamics. Eligible candidates must be U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or certain foreign nationals. Applications accepted until November 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizens or U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents are eligible.
• Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status can apply.

Responsibilities

• Engage in ongoing NASA research projects.
• Analyze in situ and remote sensing data.
• Investigate the origin of small scale transients in the solar wind.

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

ORAU offers opportunities through the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. This position involves engaging in significant research focused on the solar wind's density structures, requiring a Doctoral Degree. The role involves both remote sensing and in situ data analysis to understand solar dynamics. Eligible candidates must be U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or certain foreign nationals. Applications accepted until November 1, 2026.