Postdoctoral position in Bayesian dynamical systems at the Naval Research Laboratory

Description: Applications are invited for a NRC Research Associateship (postdoctoral research position) from those with interest and skills in Bayesian probabilistic methods and dynamical systems.

Qualifications:  Ph.D. in the physical sciences, mathematics/statistics, engineering, or a related field.  Strong interest and experience in Bayesian probabilistic inference methods and dynamical
systems.


Preference for a background in orbit dynamics; however, those without such background but strength in the other areas are encouraged to contact the adviser.   Demonstrated strength in algorithm development and scientific and engineering programming and software development.  US citizen or permanent resident.

  About the research effort:  This investigation seeks to treat orbital sensing, dynamics, and prediction on a solid foundation of probabilistic inference, subject to limitations of realistic observation opportunities, noise, and computational power.  The goal is to gain actionable understanding of the dynamics that will lead to workable approaches and usable techniques for predicting behavior.  The program will formally start on October 1, 2012.

  The principal investigator, Dr. Liam Healy, is building on extensive research and experience in orbit dynamics, orbit determination, space navigation and guidance, algorithm development and scientific programming .

Related areas of research in the control systems branch at NRL include relative motion dynamics, robotics, machine learning, and electrodynamic propulsion.

      About the Naval Research Laboratory:  The Naval Research Laboratory is the corporate laboratory of the United States Navy and Marine Corps.  It has a staff of more than 2500 scientists, engineers, and support personnel. For more information, see  http://www.nrl.navy.mil/about-nrl/.

   Position details: Full-time postdoctoral position with a duration of two years.  Starting date is flexible, but starting on or after October 1, 2012 is preferred.

      To apply: Please see  http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunity.aspx?LabCoded&ROPCDd1586&RONum·705.



You should contact the adviser before applying to understand better howyour work and this research effort match.  As part of your application, you will write a proposal for research; discussion of this proposal with the adviser prior to formal submission is strongly encouraged.