Dusty Plasma Experiments
Lab experiments using unique chambers study the physics of dusty plasmas, ionized gases with charged microparticles, for applications in various fields.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 (Next deadline)
Funding Amounts: $99,200 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; relocation assistance available for awardees living >50 miles from host lab.
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship supporting laboratory experiments on dusty plasma physics at the Naval Research Laboratory, focusing on charged microparticles in ionized gases with applications in physics, semiconductor manufacturing, and space science.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens holding a Ph.D. within the last 5 years; requires contacting Research Adviser prior to applying; health insurance provided.
Description
This fellowship opportunity supports research on the physics of dusty plasmas at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC. Dusty plasmas are ionized gases containing charged microparticles, relevant to fundamental physics, semiconductor manufacturing, and space physics. The research utilizes the NRL DUPLEX and DUPLEX Jr. devices, which are among the world’s largest laboratory dusty plasma chambers made from transparent polycarbonate, allowing optical access from nearly all directions.
Current research efforts focus on understanding fundamental properties such as charging mechanisms, macroscopic structuring of charged particle clouds, and the dynamics of dusty plasmas. This program offers a unique chance to conduct experimental plasma physics research in a state-of-the-art facility.
