Venus Analog Studies

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

As we prepare for the decade of Venus exploration with multiple new missions, I am currently seeking highly motivated postdoctoral candidates interested in pursuing research in using terrestrial analogs, experimental results, and/or geochemical modeling to constrain the composition and mineralogy of the Venus crust.

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Highly motivated candidates with expertise in planetary science, geochemistry, and/or experimental geology are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

These one- to three-year fellowships provide a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research under the guidance of experienced mentors and contribute to NASA’s mission.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The fellowship is a full-time position with a duration of one to three years.

Contact

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

Point of Contact

Mikeala