NASA Postdoctoral Program - Astrophysics: Cosmic Origins, Galaxy Evolution and Spacecraft Mission Concepts

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. This specific opportunity focuses on conducting independent research on cosmic origins, including the evolution of galaxies (dwarf galaxies, high-redshift galaxies and their local analogues), Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) and supermassive black holes, including their formation and evolution, cosmic ecosystems including galactic outflows and the circumgalactic medium. Methods of investigation may include analyses of archival multi-wavelength observations from space- and ground-based facilities, as well as new observations and analyses. Additional interests include development of new technologies and innovative astrophysics spacecraft mission concepts, such as hybrid observatories and investigations from the lunar surface as well as the Habitable Worlds Observatory.