Solar, Atmospheric, and Astrophysical Sciences
Computational methods on parallel computers are used to study solar, atmospheric, astrophysical, and cosmological phenomena, including solar effects on Earth.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 (Application Deadline)
Funding Amounts: $99,200 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; relocation and health insurance benefits available.
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship supporting computational research in solar, atmospheric, astrophysical, and cosmological sciences at the Naval Research Laboratory.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents holding a doctorate within the last 5 years; requires contacting a research adviser prior to applying.
Description
This postdoctoral fellowship opportunity at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC supports advanced computational research in solar, atmospheric, astrophysical, and cosmological sciences. The program leverages new computational methods on massively parallel computers to address forefront scientific problems, including:
- Theoretical and computational studies of physical and chemical processes in Earth's atmosphere and the Sun’s transition region and corona, aiming to understand and predict solar effects on Earth.
- Investigations into magnetohydrodynamic turbulence and its role in solar coronal heating and solar wind behavior.
- Multidimensional fluid-dynamics simulations modeling astrophysical jets and dynamo-generated magnetic fields on the Sun’s surface.
- Research on the physics and cosmological implications of supernova explosions.
The fellowship provides a unique opportunity to work with leading scientists in computational physics and fluid dynamics, contributing to cutting-edge research with practical and theoretical significance.
