Our theoretical studies cover a broad range of solar system, galactic, extragalactic, and cosmological subjects, using or modeling satellite and ground-based data.

Areas of active research include: (1) studying the nature and evolution of the Extragalactic Background Light (EBL), and its effect on the TeV gamma-ray opacity of the universe; (2) modeling the evolution of the stellar population, spectrum, metallicity, and dust content in the Milky Way, in local, and in high-redshift galaxies; (3) determining the formation, destruction, evolution, and nature of dust in various astrophysical sources and environments such as: supernovae and their remnants, AGB stars, molecular clouds, dusty plasmas, and the diffuse interstellar medium; and (4) deriving the morphology and spectrum if the interplanetary dust cloud for cosmological studies.

Location:
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland

Field of Science:Astrophysics

Advisors:

Eric Switzer
Eric.R.Switzer@nasa.gov
301-614-0921

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.