Machine Learning and Mathematical Methods in Heliophysics

Overview The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) opportunity described here offers the chance to apply machine learning, AI, and advanced mathematical methods to heliophysics mission data, theoretical models, and simulations. The goal is to expand the discovery potential and deepen physical understanding of heliophysical systems. Examples include deep learning, neural networks, data segmentation, high dimensionality, and advanced statistical/probabilistic methods.

Reference Code:

0197-NPP-NOV25-GSFC-HelioSci

Location Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland

Field of Science Heliophysics Science

Organization NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP); posted by ORAU on behalf of NASA

Advisors

Jack Ireland — jack.ireland-1@nasa.gov — 301-286-2503

Jeffrey Klenzing — jeffrey.klenzing@nasa.gov — 310-286-6172

Barbara J Thompson — Barbara.J.Thompson@nasa.gov — 301-286-3405

Alex Young — c.a.young@nasa.gov — 301-286-4441

John Dorelli — John.Dorelli@nasa.gov — 301-286-9753

Shing F. Fung — Shing.F.Fung@nasa.gov — 301-286-6301

Menelaos Sarantos — menelaos.sarantos-1@nasa.gov — 301-286-2945

Marilia Samara — marilia.samara@nasa.gov — 301-286-2813

Brian Anthony Thomas — brian.a.thomas@nasa.gov — 202-641-4893

Christopher Bard — Christopher.Bard@nasa.gov — 301-286-7368

Jaye Verniero — jaye.l.verniero@nasa.gov — 301-286-5014

Hyunju Kim Connor — Hyunju.k.connor@nasa.gov — 301-286-7417

Eftyhia Zesta — Eftyhia.Zesta@nasa.gov — 301-286-6492

Eligibility & Requirements

Eligibility is open to: U.S. Citizens; U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR); Foreign Nationals eligible for a J-1 visa; Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid EAD card and pending I-485 or I-589.

Note: Applications from Designated Countries will not be accepted, unless the applicant is a Legal Permanent Resident of the United States. A complete list of Designated Countries is available at NASA's export control page.

Education: Doctoral Degree required.

Application Materials

Research proposal

Three letters of recommendation

Official doctoral transcript documents

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).

Deadline Application deadline: 11/1/2025 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone.

Questions & Contacts

Questions about this opportunity? Email npp@orau.org

Point of Contact: Mikeala

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