NRL Laboratory, Ionospheric, and Space Experiments
NRL investigates space plasma using experiments in space, rockets, and labs, combined with theory and simulations to understand ionospheric physics.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: $99,200 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical tenure 2-3 years
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship at Naval Research Laboratory focusing on ionospheric and space plasma physics through combined space, rocket, laboratory experiments, theory, and simulations.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a Ph.D. earned within the last 5 years; relocation and health insurance benefits included.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC supports research in ionospheric and space plasma physics. The program integrates multiple approaches including space and rocket experiments, laboratory laser-plasma experiments conducted in the NRL Space Chamber, theoretical modeling, and computer simulations. The research aims to investigate plasma physics phenomena observable in situ in space and to replicate and study these processes in laboratory settings. The theory component supports prediction and interpretation of experimental results and helps scale findings between laboratory and space environments.
The program is designed to advance understanding of ionospheric physics and space plasma processes, contributing to both fundamental science and practical applications relevant to the Navy and broader scientific community.
