Radio Astronomy

Due: May 1, 2025

$99,200

Description

The radio astronomy program covers a broad range of topics with an emphasis on sub-GHz frequencies. Current research areas include (1) studies of radio galaxies, active galactic nuclei, and galaxy clusters; (2) interstellar propagation and scattering; (3) supernovae, supernova remnants, and the interstellar medium; (4) radio transients; (5) pulsars; and (6) radio studies of the Earth’s ionosphere, magnetosphere, plasmasphere, and solar-terrestrial interactions. Natural synergy of these areas with GHz and higher frequency measurem...

Award Ceiling$99,200

Eligible Applicants- PostDoc- Early Career Professor

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- Astronomy- Radio Astronomy- Astrophysics

Grantor Contact InformationTracy Ellen Clarke: tracy.e.clarke2.civ@us.navy.mil, 202.404.4297; Namir E Kassim: namir.e.kassim.civ@us.navy.mil, 202.767.0668.Grantor Emailrap@nas.eduOther 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: Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC. Stipend includes a base stipend of $99,200.00 and $3,000.00 travel allotment. Advisers: Tracy Ellen Clarke (tracy.e.clarke2.civ@us.navy.mil) and Namir E Kassim (namir.e.kassim.civ@us.navy.mil). Additional URLs:

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=641506&RONum=B2659

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