ORAU
Astrophysics: High-Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy with the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Tel
ORAU, Greenbelt, Maryland, us, 20771
Astrophysics: High-Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy with the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope
Organization:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code:
0035-NPP-MAR26-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. A complete application includes:
Research proposal
Three letters of recommendation
Official doctoral transcript documents
Application Deadline:
3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description:
The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has been collecting high-energy gamma rays since August 2008. The main instrument, the Large Area Telescope (LAT), is a pair‑conversion telescope that observes gamma rays with energies from 20 MeV to above 300 GeV. The observatory is conducting an ongoing all‑sky survey that is well‑suited for multi‑wavelength and transient studies. The LAT explores a wide variety of high‑energy phenomena, including active galaxies, the optical‑UV extragalactic background light, pulsars and their nebulae, gamma‑ray bursts, and supernova remnants, and it searches for new astrophysical and particle phenomena. The second instrument, the Gamma‑ray Burst Monitor (GBM), provides spectral and timing information for gamma‑ray bursts in the 8 keV to 40 MeV range. As part of the LAT collaboration and home to the mission operations and science support centers, Goddard is involved in many aspects of operations and science analysis. The Fermi team at Goddard offers opportunities to pursue topics across the broad range of astrophysics accessible to the LAT.
Location:
Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland
Field of Science:
Astrophysics
Advisors:
Elizabeth Hays Elizabeth.A.Hays@nasa.gov 301-286-0345
Judith Racusin Judith.Racusin@nasa.gov 301-286-4664
Julie McEnery Julie.E.McEnery@nasa.gov 301-286-1632
Regina Caputo regina.caputo@nasa.gov 301-286-0072
Tonia Venters tonia.m.venters@nasa.gov 301-614-5546
Jeremy S. Perkins jeremy.s.perkins@nasa.gov 301-286-3463
Eligibility (PI & RPO) : 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 Criteria:
U.S. Citizens
U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)
Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status
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
Eligibility Requirements:
Degree: Doctoral Degree.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code:
0035-NPP-MAR26-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. A complete application includes:
Research proposal
Three letters of recommendation
Official doctoral transcript documents
Application Deadline:
3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description:
The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has been collecting high-energy gamma rays since August 2008. The main instrument, the Large Area Telescope (LAT), is a pair‑conversion telescope that observes gamma rays with energies from 20 MeV to above 300 GeV. The observatory is conducting an ongoing all‑sky survey that is well‑suited for multi‑wavelength and transient studies. The LAT explores a wide variety of high‑energy phenomena, including active galaxies, the optical‑UV extragalactic background light, pulsars and their nebulae, gamma‑ray bursts, and supernova remnants, and it searches for new astrophysical and particle phenomena. The second instrument, the Gamma‑ray Burst Monitor (GBM), provides spectral and timing information for gamma‑ray bursts in the 8 keV to 40 MeV range. As part of the LAT collaboration and home to the mission operations and science support centers, Goddard is involved in many aspects of operations and science analysis. The Fermi team at Goddard offers opportunities to pursue topics across the broad range of astrophysics accessible to the LAT.
Location:
Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland
Field of Science:
Astrophysics
Advisors:
Elizabeth Hays Elizabeth.A.Hays@nasa.gov 301-286-0345
Judith Racusin Judith.Racusin@nasa.gov 301-286-4664
Julie McEnery Julie.E.McEnery@nasa.gov 301-286-1632
Regina Caputo regina.caputo@nasa.gov 301-286-0072
Tonia Venters tonia.m.venters@nasa.gov 301-614-5546
Jeremy S. Perkins jeremy.s.perkins@nasa.gov 301-286-3463
Eligibility (PI & RPO) : 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 Criteria:
U.S. Citizens
U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)
Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status
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
Eligibility Requirements:
Degree: Doctoral Degree.
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