Ionic Liquid Electrospray Propulsion Efficiency Research

Due: May 1, 2025

$99,200

Description

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Spacecraft Propulsion Section invites highly qualified candidates to engage in advanced research into Ionic Liquid Ion Source (ILIS) electrosprays for electric propulsion of micro and nanosatellites. The research focuses on the characterization of ionic liquid fragmentation dynamics within the acceleration region of electrospray thrusters, impacting thrust efficiency, system longevity, and spacecraft interactions. The candidate will use advanced mass spectrometry techniques and microscopy...

Award Ceiling$99,200

Eligible Applicants- PostDoc

Additional Eligibility Information

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender identity, or national origin. Education and Experience Applicants must have earned a Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M., or academically equivalent research doctorate before beginning tenure. The Fellowships Office makes NRC Research Associateship awards at the postdoctoral and senior researcher levels. Postdoctoral Associateships:Applicants must have held the doctorate for less than five years as of the application deadline. Senior Asso...

Funding TypefellowshipCategories of Funding Activity- Space- Spacecraft Engineering- Propulsion- Physics- Diagnostics

Grantor Contact InformationMichael S McDonald, Phone: 202.404.3680Grantor Emailmichael.s.mcdonald80.civ@us.navy.milOther Grantor InformationThe NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) are prestigious postdoctoral and senior research awards designed to provide promising scientists and engineers with high-quality research opportunities at federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. Conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Fellowships Office since 1954, these programs offer a comprehensive research experience through a rigorous selection process. The programs aim to: 1) Offer promising postdoctoral and senior scientists/engineers the chance to pursue self-directed research aligned with sponsoring laboratories' goals, 2) Enhance comprehensive research efforts of participating laboratories, 3) Provide recent doctoral graduates a platform for focused research collaboration with permanent laboratory staff, and 4) Foster professional growth by providing opportunities to gain skills, experience, and connections with leading scientists, ultimately enhancing career prospects in academia, industry, or government research roles. The programs provide mentorship, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities to influence government policy.

Additional InformationLocation: Washington, DC. The candidate will work closely with NRL researchers in the Spacecraft Engineering and Plasma Physics Divisions. Facilities include high-vacuum chambers, plasma diagnostic tools, material characterization equipment, and access to DoD High-Performance Computing resources. Additional URLs:

https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/rap/nrc-research-associateship-programs

https://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fellowships/afrl

https://www.nationalacademies.org/documents/embed/link/LF2255DA3DD1C41C0A42D3BEF0989ACAECE3053A6A9B/file/D13308589A09EC935FA87723EB963103495DB429AE7F?noSaveAs=1

https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/rap/for-applicants

Supporting Linkhttps://ra.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/opportunity.aspx?LabCode=64&ROPCD=641586&RONum=C0647

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