Astrobiology Postdoc: Kerogen Formation in Salt Environments

ORAU; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA invites applications for the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP). This opportunity supports talented scientists to contribute to ongoing NASA research across centers and affiliated institutes, with fellowships of one to three years.

Projects explore astrobiology, Earth and space sciences, and related disciplines, including diagenetic processes and kerogen formation in salt-rich settings. Selected candidates will join a dynamic research community, work on real NASA missions, and have access to a

Qualifications

• PhD required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Work on the diagenetic processes in terrestrial ecosystems.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to understand kerogen formation and preservation under varying salt contents and water activity.

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

NASA invites applications for the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP). This opportunity supports talented scientists to contribute to ongoing NASA research across centers and affiliated institutes, with fellowships of one to three years.

Projects explore astrobiology, Earth and space sciences, and related disciplines, including diagenetic processes and kerogen formation in salt-rich settings. Selected candidates will join a dynamic research community, work on real NASA missions, and have access to a