Extraterrestrial Sample Analysis

Description

The focus of this research opportunity is to study the chemical dynamics of extraterrestrial samples through a combination of laboratory techniques. Several systematic studies are underway that utilize separate unique ultrahigh vacuum apparatus. Analysis includes post-irradiation mass spectrometry of deposited prebiotic molecules, laser-induced thermal desorption of volatiles, reflectron time-of-flight analysis of sputtered neutrals and ions, photon/electron stimulated desorption of surface atoms, and FTIR reflectance spectroscopy. A candidate must demonstrate experience and publications with vacuum technology and chemistry or physics.

About the NASA Postdoctoral Program

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.

Field of Science

Planetary Science

Location

Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland

Advisors

Jason Lee McLain
jason.l.mclain@nasa.gov
(301) 614-5011

Eligibility

• U.S. Citizens;
• U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR);
• Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status; and,
• Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status

Qualifications

A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:

• Research proposal
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official doctoral transcript documents

Benefits

Questions about this opportunity? Please email npp@orau.org

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Contact Information

Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements: How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program (orau.org)

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