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Space Science: The Environments of Early Complex Life

ORAU · Santa Clara County, CA · 3 mo ago
OTHRFull-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 successful candidate will:

  • Develop mineralogical and geochemical tools for identifying the depositional conditions and environments of Precambrian sedimentary rocks and distinguishing primary versus secondary geochemical signals.

Requirements

Qualifications include:

  • A Doctoral Degree in a relevant field such as Earth Sciences, Geology, Astrobiology, or a related discipline.
  • Experience with analyzing geochemical data from sedimentary rocks.
  • Strong background in mineralogy and petrology.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Experience with post-depositional alteration studies.
  • Knowledge of paleoenvironmental reconstructions.
  • Experience working with NASA-affiliated institutions.

Skills

The ideal candidate should have:

  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

As an NPP Fellow, you will:

  • Engage in cutting-edge research projects aligned with NASA’s mission objectives.
  • Receive professional development training and mentoring from experienced scientists.
  • Have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
  • Participate in scientific conferences and workshops.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Fellows are expected to commit to a full-time schedule for the duration of their fellowship.

Contact Information

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

Point of Contact

Mikeala

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