RAP opportunity at Air Force Science and Technology Fellowship Program AF STFP
Investigating the Link Between Earth's Radiation Belts and Dayside Transient Phenomena
Location
Space Vehicles Directorate, RV/Space and Planetary Sciences
| opportunity |
location |
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| 13.40.01.C0928 |
Kirtland Air Force Base, NM 871175776 |
Advisers
| name |
email |
phone |
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| Shiva Kavosi |
shiva.kavosi@spaceforce.mil |
603.397.2581 |
Description
This project investigates the dynamic behavior and acceleration of energetic particles within the dayside magnetosphere and their impact on the radiation belts. Individuals interested in working with spacecraft data analysis, ground-based measurements, magnetohydrodynamic simulations, and particle tracing techniques are encouraged to apply for this opportunity. The project involves working with a variety of ground and space based observations, as well as in-situ data from multiple spacecraft, to explore the injection of energetic electrons deep into the inner magnetosphere associated with dayside transient phenomena such as Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, flux transfer events, mirror mode waves, and other relevant factors and the contribution of these phenomena to the radiation belts particles, providing valuable insights into the complex interactions shaping the radiation belt environment.
key words
Magnetosphere; Solar wind- magnetosphere coupling; Space weather; Radiation belt particles; Magnetic Reconnection; modelling and data assimilation
Eligibility
Citizenship:
Open to U.S. citizens
Level:
Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants
Stipend
| Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
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| $95,000.00 |
$5,000.00 |
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Experience Supplement
Postdoctoral and Senior awardees will receive an appropriately higher stipend based on the number of years of experience past their PhD.
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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.