ORAU
Heliophysics: Solar Physics Research at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Organization:
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
Reference Code:
0003-NPP-MAR26-MSFC-HelioSci
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted via the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) using Zintellect. Follow the instructions at the NASA Postdoctoral Program website (orau.org). A complete application includes a research proposal, three letters of recommendation, and official doctoral transcript documents.
Application Deadline:
March 1, 2026, 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers unique research opportunities to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at the Marshall Space Flight Center. This postdoctoral-level research opportunity within the heliophysics program provides work with observational data from space-borne missions and ground-based telescopes, or for instrument development of solar UV and X‑ray observations. The primary advisor is Dr. Sabrina Savage. Other advisors include Dr. David McKenzie, Dr. Alphonse Sterling, Dr. Amy Winebarger, and Dr. Ron Moore from the University of Alabama‑Huntsville. A background in solar physics is advantageous but not required.
Current Marshall Solar Interests Primary research themes include:
Middle coronal imaging and analysis
X‑ray spectroscopy
Filament eruptions, coronal mass ejections (CMEs), and solar flares
Coronal heating
Small‑scale chromospheric and transition region structures such as spicules, macrospicules, and coronal jets
Signatures and tracers of magnetic reconnection in the corona
Plasma flows in solar flares
Instrumental research areas focus on:
Design, development, and testing of sub‑orbital and space‑based remote sensing systems, including UV and X‑ray telescopes
Measurement of vector magnetic fields
Development of optical systems and cameras, and scientific analysis of the acquired data
Location Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama
Field of Science Heliophysics Science
Advisors
Dr. Sabrina Savage ; email: s.savage@msfc.nasa.gov; phone: 256‑961‑7509
Dr. David McKenzie ; email: david.e.mckenzie@nasa.gov; phone: 281‑961‑7896
Dr. Alphonse Sterling ; email: Alphonse.C.Sterling@nasa.gov; phone: 256‑961‑7625
Dr. Amy Winebarger ; email: amy.r.winebarger@nasa.gov; phone: 256‑961‑7509
Dr. Ron Moore ; email: ron.moore@uab.edu; phone: ---
Eligibility Requirements
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.
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.
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Research
Degrees Required Doctoral Degree.
Contact Questions about this opportunity? Please email npp@orau.org.
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Organization:
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
Reference Code:
0003-NPP-MAR26-MSFC-HelioSci
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted via the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) using Zintellect. Follow the instructions at the NASA Postdoctoral Program website (orau.org). A complete application includes a research proposal, three letters of recommendation, and official doctoral transcript documents.
Application Deadline:
March 1, 2026, 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers unique research opportunities to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at the Marshall Space Flight Center. This postdoctoral-level research opportunity within the heliophysics program provides work with observational data from space-borne missions and ground-based telescopes, or for instrument development of solar UV and X‑ray observations. The primary advisor is Dr. Sabrina Savage. Other advisors include Dr. David McKenzie, Dr. Alphonse Sterling, Dr. Amy Winebarger, and Dr. Ron Moore from the University of Alabama‑Huntsville. A background in solar physics is advantageous but not required.
Current Marshall Solar Interests Primary research themes include:
Middle coronal imaging and analysis
X‑ray spectroscopy
Filament eruptions, coronal mass ejections (CMEs), and solar flares
Coronal heating
Small‑scale chromospheric and transition region structures such as spicules, macrospicules, and coronal jets
Signatures and tracers of magnetic reconnection in the corona
Plasma flows in solar flares
Instrumental research areas focus on:
Design, development, and testing of sub‑orbital and space‑based remote sensing systems, including UV and X‑ray telescopes
Measurement of vector magnetic fields
Development of optical systems and cameras, and scientific analysis of the acquired data
Location Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama
Field of Science Heliophysics Science
Advisors
Dr. Sabrina Savage ; email: s.savage@msfc.nasa.gov; phone: 256‑961‑7509
Dr. David McKenzie ; email: david.e.mckenzie@nasa.gov; phone: 281‑961‑7896
Dr. Alphonse Sterling ; email: Alphonse.C.Sterling@nasa.gov; phone: 256‑961‑7625
Dr. Amy Winebarger ; email: amy.r.winebarger@nasa.gov; phone: 256‑961‑7509
Dr. Ron Moore ; email: ron.moore@uab.edu; phone: ---
Eligibility Requirements
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.
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.
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Research
Degrees Required Doctoral Degree.
Contact Questions about this opportunity? Please email npp@orau.org.
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