Exobiology: AI/ML Resource Development and In-situ Life Detection

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Work across programmatic and technical projects in AI/ML research in astrobiology
• Drive the development of an online community resource hosted at NASA Ames
• Coordinate across NASA’s data ecosystem
• Liaise with program officers
• Create collaborations
• Solicit innovative approaches to address future AI/ML needs of astrobiology and NASA’s science programs
• Contribute to ongoing studies of biomarkers and novel techniques in instrumentation
• Participate in the design and proposal of projects
• Collaborate on cross-cutting efforts in astrobiology at NASA Ames

Requirements

• Doctoral degree
• U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status, or Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid EAD card and I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status
• Designated Country eligibility restrictions apply

Qualifications

• Excellent skills in coordinating across NASA’s data ecosystem
• Strong ability to liaise with program officers
• Experience in creating collaborations
• Innovative approach to addressing future AI/ML needs of astrobiology and NASA’s science programs
• Knowledge of biomarkers and novel techniques in instrumentation
• Ability to participate in project design and proposal
• Experience in cross-cutting efforts in astrobiology at NASA Ames

Skills

• Expertise in AI and machine learning
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience in astrobiology research

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Unique research opportunities at NASA Centers and Headquarters
• Flexible schedule and remote work options

Pay

• Salary range: $75,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience

Schedule

• Full-time position

Contact Information

Point of Contact: Mikeala

Email: npp@orau.org