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Geology and Geophysics of Europa and Other Outer Planet Satellites

ORAU · Pasadena, CA · 3 mo ago
AnalystFull-time

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

The research is anticipated to involve geological mapping, modeling, and analysis of tectonic and/or geophysical processes relevant to Europa, and relation to other outer planet satellites. This research may include analysis of regional and global stress fields for fracture formation. Mapping using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools can be used to constrain the mechanisms and stresses of structure formation, and related research can help to derive the stress mechanisms that have affected the icy satellites through their preserved geological histories.

Requirements

  • A recent Ph.D. in geology, physics, or a related field with a strong background in geological and geophysical research.
  • Experience in GIS-based mapping, tectonic modeling, and/or research relevant to the outer planets satellites is highly desirable.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in planetary science, geology, physics, or a related field.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Prior experience in planetary science research.
  • Quantitative programming skills.
  • Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping.

Skills

  • Geological and geophysical research.
  • Tectonic modeling.
  • GIS mapping.

Benefits

  • One- to three-year fellowship.
  • Opportunity to engage in ongoing NASA research projects.
  • Research in areas such as planetary science, geology, and physics.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and tailored to the needs of the project.

Contact

For questions about this opportunity, please email npp@orau.org.

Eligibility

  • U.S. Citizens;
  • U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR);
  • Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status;
  • 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.

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