The Earth's fluid outer core is in vigorous convection, driven by gravitational energy released from differentiation and secular cooling of the Earth. This core convection generates and maintains the Earth‘s intrinsic magnetic field observable at and above the Earth‘s surface. Research focuses on following tasks: core dynamics and geomagnetic data assimilation system development; geodynamo and planetary dynamo simulations; core-mantle interactions and Earth‘s rotational and gravitational variations; geomagnetic secular variation prediction; and relevant numerical algorithm development.
Location:
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland
Field of Science:Earth Science
Advisors:
Weijia Kuang
Weijia.Kuang-1@nasa.gov
301-614-6108
Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control.
Eligibility is currently open to:
- U.S. Citizens;
- U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR);
- Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status; and,
- 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
- Degree: Doctoral Degree.
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