This is a general opportunity for a candidate fellow studying energetic particles (neutral or charged) in the heliosphere. The candidate fellow will work independently on these topics in consultation with members of the advisory group. The scope of the opportunity includes, but is not limited to the following areas: studies of shock acceleration in the heliosphere; studies of turbulent heating of charged particles in the solar wind; studies of relativistic electrons in the magnetosphere; studies of the interstellar boundary region related to IBEX and Voyager observations; studies of the origins of anomalous cosmic rays; studies of Solar Energetic Particles transport and acceleration interactions of heliospheric, magnetospheric, and local interstellar radiation with planetary bodies; study impacts and mitigation of energetic particle interactions on human exploration of the solar system.

These studies can be via data analysis, theory, or simulation. There is also an active program in energetic particle instrument development, and applicants with hardware experience and interest are welcome. Please note that the examples above are not all inclusive and that any study of energetic particles in the heliosphere falls within the scope of this opportunity.

Location:
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland

Field of Science:Heliophysics Science

Advisors:
Adam Szabo
adam.szabo-1@nasa.gov
301-286-5726

Eric Christian
eric.r.christian@nasa.gov
(202) 285-5096

Errol Summerlin
Errol.Summerlin@nasa.gov
301-286-9578

Georgia de Nolfo
Georgia.A.deNolfo@nasa.gov
301-286-1512

Shrikanth Kanekal
Shrikanth.G.Kanekal@nasa.gov
301-286-6396

Alexa J Halford
alexa.j.halford@nasa.gov
(301) 286-7794

David Lario Loyo 
david.larioloyo@nasa.gov
(301) 286-3776

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.