Microfluidic electrochemical sensor instrument development for life detection and habitability science
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
This opportunity is for research on the development of microfluidic instruments using electrochemical sensors for measuring soluble properties of samples in support of life detection and habitability science. The research will focus on the continued miniaturization of the sensors via 2D and 3D fabrication methods, expanding the list of targets that can be specifically detected, and improving sensor reliability by moving towards stable calibration/calibration free sensors.
Requirements
- Strong laboratory and/or instrumentation skills with experience in analytical chemistry and biochemistry instrumentation, electrochemistry, sensor fabrication, ion selective electrodes, and microfluidic device manufacturing.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have a Doctoral Degree.
Skills
None specified in the job posting.
Benefits
None specified in the job posting.
Pay
Not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Not specified in the job posting.
Contact Information
Point of Contact: Mikeala
Email: npp@orau.org
Eligibility
Eligibility is currently open to: 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.
Designated Countries
Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control.