Study of returned extraterrestrial samples

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

Join Dr. Yang Liu at JPL to study surface and interior processes of the parent bodies from which samples were collected and returned. Example science areas include but are not limited to volatiles, mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry of these returned materials. The successful candidate will be expected to identify and carry out an innovative research program in one or more of these science areas, or that could stimulate new research areas.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Experience in planetary science, mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry is preferred.

Benefits

One- to three-year fellowships, competitive research opportunities, and access to NASA resources.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Contact Information

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

Point of Contact

Mikeala