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ORAU · 3 weeks ago

Kinetic Plasma Physics: Data Analysis and Modeling

Greenbelt, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

ORAU is involved in the NASA Postdoctoral Program, offering research opportunities for talented scientists in various NASA projects. The role focuses on analyzing particle and field data from Heliophysics missions to explore fundamental phenomena such as magnetic reconnection and turbulence.

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Responsibilities

Analysis of in situ particle and field data from Heliophysics missions to examine fundamental phenomena such as collisionless shocks, magnetic reconnection, turbulence, wave-particle interactions, and kinetic theory

Qualification

Data analysisPythonPlasma physicsMatlabC/C++FortranIndependent research

Required

Sufficient knowledge of the instrumentation to analyze data and perform independent research

A basic level of computer coding is required in languages such as Python, IDL, Mathematica, Matlab, C/C++, or Fortran

A doctorate in plasma physics, space physics, or plasma astrophysics is required

Company

ORAU

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ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.

Founded in 1946

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.orau.org/

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