ORAU
Science Preparations for the Habitable Worlds Observatory
ORAU, Greenbelt, Maryland, us, 20771
Science Preparations for the Habitable Worlds Observatory
1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code
0276-NPP-NOV25-GSFC-Astrophys
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted in Zintellect
Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements: How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program (orau.org)
A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:
Research proposal Three letters of recommendation Official doctoral transcript documents
Application Deadline
11/1/2025 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
About the
NASA Postdoctoral Program
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly-talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.
Description:
This NPP opportunity is to work on scientific topics that help prepare for the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO). HWO is a future flagship space telescope whose science goals include the direct imaging and characterization of potentially habitable exoplanets and their systems, as well as a broad range of general astrophysics and solar system investigations. Applicants will work with an advisor involved in the mission's development as well as the broader Technical Assessment Group (TAG) charged with studying HWO trade options. We are interested in applicants that complement GSFC’s existing skill sets in exoplanet modeling, exozodiacal dust and debris disk science, transit spectroscopy, general astrophysics, planetary science, and mission design as it relates to HWO. This gives applicants a wide variety of options to support our team. Research thrusts could include analysis of possible HWO science investigations, study of how various observations impact observatory or instrument design, and/or investigation of how existing or near-term observations and facilities can inform HWO.
Field of Science:
Astrophysics
Advisors:
Giada Arney
giada.n.arney@nasa.gov
(301) 614-6627
Ravi Kopparapu
ravikumar.kopparapu@nasa.gov
(225) 678-0058
Avi Mandell
Avi.Mandell@nasa.gov
(301) 286-6293
Michael McElwan
Michael.W.McElwain@nasa.gov
(301) 286-6094
Aki Roberge
aki.roberge-1@nasa.gov
(301) 286-2967
Paul Scowen
paul.a.scowen@nasa.gov
(602) 617-3330
Christopher Stark
christopher.c.stark@nasa.gov
(301) 286-3328
Allison Youngblood
allison.a.youngblood@nasa.gov
(832) 289-8853
Neil Zimmerman
neil.t.zimmerman@nasa.gov
(301) 286-3328
Kathleen Mandt
kathleen.mandt@nasa.gov
301-832-0724
Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. ?A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control. ?
Eligibility is currently open to:
U.S. Citizens; U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR); Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status; and, Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status
Questions about this opportunity?
Please email npp@orau.org
Point of Contact
Mikeala
Eligibility Requirements
Degree: Doctoral Degree.
Seniority level
Seniority level Internship Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ORAU by 2x Part-time Science Faculty - Tyson's Corner VA
Part-Time Faculty- Biological Science- Anatomy & Physiology
Part-Time Faculty- Biological Science- Microbiology
Heliophysics Science: Ionospheric Modeling (International Reference Ionosphere)
Heliophysics Science: Electrodynamic Processes and Waves in the Ionosphere and Magnetosphere
Admission Representative-Accelerated Bachelor of Science
Washington, DC $56,000 - $65,000 1 month ago Heliophysics Science: Solar Theory and Computational Studies
Heliophysics Science: Transients Structures in the Ambient Solar Wind
Washington, DC $80,000 - $90,000 2 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code
0276-NPP-NOV25-GSFC-Astrophys
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted in Zintellect
Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements: How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program (orau.org)
A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:
Research proposal Three letters of recommendation Official doctoral transcript documents
Application Deadline
11/1/2025 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
About the
NASA Postdoctoral Program
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly-talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.
Description:
This NPP opportunity is to work on scientific topics that help prepare for the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO). HWO is a future flagship space telescope whose science goals include the direct imaging and characterization of potentially habitable exoplanets and their systems, as well as a broad range of general astrophysics and solar system investigations. Applicants will work with an advisor involved in the mission's development as well as the broader Technical Assessment Group (TAG) charged with studying HWO trade options. We are interested in applicants that complement GSFC’s existing skill sets in exoplanet modeling, exozodiacal dust and debris disk science, transit spectroscopy, general astrophysics, planetary science, and mission design as it relates to HWO. This gives applicants a wide variety of options to support our team. Research thrusts could include analysis of possible HWO science investigations, study of how various observations impact observatory or instrument design, and/or investigation of how existing or near-term observations and facilities can inform HWO.
Field of Science:
Astrophysics
Advisors:
Giada Arney
giada.n.arney@nasa.gov
(301) 614-6627
Ravi Kopparapu
ravikumar.kopparapu@nasa.gov
(225) 678-0058
Avi Mandell
Avi.Mandell@nasa.gov
(301) 286-6293
Michael McElwan
Michael.W.McElwain@nasa.gov
(301) 286-6094
Aki Roberge
aki.roberge-1@nasa.gov
(301) 286-2967
Paul Scowen
paul.a.scowen@nasa.gov
(602) 617-3330
Christopher Stark
christopher.c.stark@nasa.gov
(301) 286-3328
Allison Youngblood
allison.a.youngblood@nasa.gov
(832) 289-8853
Neil Zimmerman
neil.t.zimmerman@nasa.gov
(301) 286-3328
Kathleen Mandt
kathleen.mandt@nasa.gov
301-832-0724
Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. ?A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control. ?
Eligibility is currently open to:
U.S. Citizens; U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR); Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status; and, Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status
Questions about this opportunity?
Please email npp@orau.org
Point of Contact
Mikeala
Eligibility Requirements
Degree: Doctoral Degree.
Seniority level
Seniority level Internship Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ORAU by 2x Part-time Science Faculty - Tyson's Corner VA
Part-Time Faculty- Biological Science- Anatomy & Physiology
Part-Time Faculty- Biological Science- Microbiology
Heliophysics Science: Ionospheric Modeling (International Reference Ionosphere)
Heliophysics Science: Electrodynamic Processes and Waves in the Ionosphere and Magnetosphere
Admission Representative-Accelerated Bachelor of Science
Washington, DC $56,000 - $65,000 1 month ago Heliophysics Science: Solar Theory and Computational Studies
Heliophysics Science: Transients Structures in the Ambient Solar Wind
Washington, DC $80,000 - $90,000 2 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr