Postdoc: Lunar Volatiles

About the role

JPL's Planetary Geology group seeks a postdoctoral scholar to study volatiles in lunar igneous rocks. The selected postdoc will focus on characterizing the texture of lunar samples, determining mineral chemistry, measuring volatile abundances, interpreting petrogenesis, and collaborating with scientists to place observations in regional context.

Responsibilities

• Lead conference abstracts and presentations
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications
• Design and conduct independent research enhancing the study of lunar volatiles

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Petrology, Geochemistry, Planetary Science, or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of petrography, mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry
• Experience in microbeam analyses such as SEM, EMP, SIMS

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of lunar science
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing peer-reviewed publications
• Demonstrated experience in writing/developing research grants/proposals

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Petrology, Geochemistry, Planetary Science, or a related field
• Experience in microbeam analyses such as SEM, EMP, SIMS

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave

Pay

$83,820 - $83,820

Schedule

Full-time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.