CEDAR email: JOB OPENING: Research Scientist in Electric Field Group at NASA/GSFC

[Pfaff, Robert F. (GSFC-6750)]

JOB OPENING:  Research Scientist in Electric Field Group at NASA/GSFC

From: Rob Pfaff  (Robert.F.Pfaff at nasa.gov<http://nasa.gov>)

The Electric Field Group at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center seeks applicants for a research scientist position to work full time and be employed as a contractor.  In collaboration with scientists at Goddard, the successful candidate will conduct research with in situ measurements of DC and AC electric fields, magnetic fields, and plasma density data in both ionospheric and magnetospheric physics.  The researcher is expected to join a vibrant team that anticipates proposing for several future sounding rocket and satellite (small and medium size) electric field experiments.   Research activities include, but are not limited to, experimental investigations of: (1) DC and quasi-DC electric fields and currents at all latitudes, local times, and altitudes; (2) AC plasma waves and instabilities, and (3) fundamental electrodynamic processes in the upper atmospheres/ionospheres/magnetospheres of all planets, for which the earth serves as the most accessible analog.  Accordingly, this research complements past, ongoing, and future scientific/space weather research at Goddard.

An experimentalist is particularly sought who is familiar with spaceflight hardware and seeks to develop and expand her/his understanding and expertise of the electric field double probe technique.  Related expertise with respect to spacecraft charging simulations is desirable.  In addition to experimental work, this researcher will analyze electric field data on hand at Goddard, including that from the C/NOFS, DE-2, Van Allen Probes, FAST, and Polar satellites as well as from over 50 sounding rockets.

The selected candidate will have a PhD in space physics or similar field with an emphasis on experimental physics.  The candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of data analysis through publication in refereed journals. He/she should have good verbal and written communication skills as well as experience in data visualization tools and languages such as Python, C++, MATLAB, and/or IDL.

The selected candidate will be resident at the NASA/GSFC in Greenbelt, Maryland, and be employed as a contractor via an existing cooperative agreement.  Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

The position is full-time and includes full benefits. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  For full consideration, submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Rob Pfaff at Robert.F.Pfaff at nasa.gov<mailto:Robert.F.Pfaff at nasa.gov>.  Informal inquiries via e-mail are welcomed.


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