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Magnetic Sources of Solar Activity

Location

Naval Research Laboratory, DC, Space Science

opportunity location
64.15.89.B7948 Washington, DC 203755321

Advisers

name email phone
Harry Paul Warren harry.warren@nrl.navy.mil 202.404.1453

Description

The Sun’s magnetic field undoubtedly plays a central role in many solar phenomena. For example, the topology of the magnetic field appears to be a critical element in determining if an active region will give rise to a coronal mass ejection. Understanding the properties of solar magnetic fields is also important to determining the physical mechanisms that produce the high temperature plasma observed in both the quiescent corona and in solar flares. This program explores the link between solar magnetic fields and the structure and dynamics of the corona using a combination of high spatial, spectral, and temporal resolution solar observations and numerical models. This research makes extensive use of observations from instruments on the Hinode, SDO, and STEREO missions.

 

key words
Solar physics; Solar atmosphere; Solar magnetic fields; Solar flares; Ultraviolet astronomy; X-ray astronomy; Numerical models and analyses;

Eligibility

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents
Level:  Open to Postdoctoral applicants

Stipend

Base Stipend Travel Allotment Supplementation
$99,200.00 $3,000.00

Additional Benefits

Relocation

Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.

Health insurance

A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.

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