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Laser-based Flow Measurements in High Enthalpy Ground Test Facilities
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Laser-based Flow Measurements in High Enthalpy Ground Test Facilities
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code
0141-NPP-NOV25-ARC-Engineering
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:
The design and post-flight analysis of thermal protection systems for planetary entry vehicles relies heavily on computational modeling. Validation of these models is vital, but flight data is relatively limited. Ground testing offers a method of validating these computational models in flight relevant environments. Flow measurements during ground testing enable model improvement and therefore support future mission design.
The Thermophysics Facilities Branch at NASA Ames Research Center operates NASA’s Arc Jet Complex and Electric Arc Shock Tube to study planetary entry (Earth, Mars, Venus, …), and we are continuously working to apply novel laser-based measurement techniques at these ground test facilities. The focus of this project will be femtosecond laser electronic excitation and tagging (FLEET) for the study of flow velocity and two photon absorption laser induced fluorescence (TALIF) for the study of species concentrations. The applicant will participate in implementing and operating the FLEET and TALIF systems at an arc jet and potentially a shock tube. Once operational, the applicant will lead data acquisition, data analysis, and interpretation of results from these systems.
This opportunity includes hands-on implementation and operation of laser diagnostics and therefore requires an in-person on-site work schedule at Moffett Field, CA. Travel may be necessary for conference presentations, training, or site visits. The applicant will be expected to work well in teams containing members with diverse skill sets and members at other NASA Centers across the country.
Field of Science:
Engineering
Advisors:
Megan MacDonald
megan.e.macdonald@nasa.gov
(650) 604-2606
Questions about this opportunity?
Please email npp@orau.org
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: PhD, Previous experience implementing and operating laser diagnostics in a laboratory or industrial setting, Experience with data analysis software, Good written and verbal communication skills (as evidenced by experience writing papers and presenting at conferences)
Additional Desired Qualification: Experience forming hypotheses from experimental observations
Point of Contact
Mikeala
Eligibility Requirements
Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen Degree: Doctoral Degree.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code
0141-NPP-NOV25-ARC-Engineering
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:
The design and post-flight analysis of thermal protection systems for planetary entry vehicles relies heavily on computational modeling. Validation of these models is vital, but flight data is relatively limited. Ground testing offers a method of validating these computational models in flight relevant environments. Flow measurements during ground testing enable model improvement and therefore support future mission design.
The Thermophysics Facilities Branch at NASA Ames Research Center operates NASA’s Arc Jet Complex and Electric Arc Shock Tube to study planetary entry (Earth, Mars, Venus, …), and we are continuously working to apply novel laser-based measurement techniques at these ground test facilities. The focus of this project will be femtosecond laser electronic excitation and tagging (FLEET) for the study of flow velocity and two photon absorption laser induced fluorescence (TALIF) for the study of species concentrations. The applicant will participate in implementing and operating the FLEET and TALIF systems at an arc jet and potentially a shock tube. Once operational, the applicant will lead data acquisition, data analysis, and interpretation of results from these systems.
This opportunity includes hands-on implementation and operation of laser diagnostics and therefore requires an in-person on-site work schedule at Moffett Field, CA. Travel may be necessary for conference presentations, training, or site visits. The applicant will be expected to work well in teams containing members with diverse skill sets and members at other NASA Centers across the country.
Field of Science:
Engineering
Advisors:
Megan MacDonald
megan.e.macdonald@nasa.gov
(650) 604-2606
Questions about this opportunity?
Please email npp@orau.org
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: PhD, Previous experience implementing and operating laser diagnostics in a laboratory or industrial setting, Experience with data analysis software, Good written and verbal communication skills (as evidenced by experience writing papers and presenting at conferences)
Additional Desired Qualification: Experience forming hypotheses from experimental observations
Point of Contact
Mikeala
Eligibility Requirements
Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen Degree: Doctoral Degree.
Seniority level
Seniority level Internship Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Other Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ORAU by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Laser-based Flow Measurements in High Enthalpy Ground Test Facilities” roles.
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