Geology and Tectonics of Mars

ORAU; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace research organization is offering a NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) for scientists. This competitive fellowship provides unique research opportunities related to Mars exploration, including the geologic interpretation of data from Mars missions. Successful candidates will engage in projects that advance NASA’s missions in planetary science and aeronautics. Ideal for individuals holding a Doctoral Degree, this position is based in Pasadena, California.

Qualifications

• PhD required for selected candidates.
• Eligibility includes citizens or eligible visa statuses as described.

Responsibilities

• Engage in ongoing NASA research projects at NASA Center or affiliated institutes.
• Focus on geologic interpretation of data from Mars missions.
• Study geology, geomorphology, rock distribution, and landscape development at landing sites.
• Work on interpreting surface characteristics from remotely sensed data to support Mars Exploration program.

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

Organization

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Reference Code

0011-NPP-NOV26-JPL-PlanetSci

Description

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.

The research will focus on the geologic interpretation of data returned by Mars orbiter and lander/rover missions. Areas currently being investigated include the geology, geomorphology, rock distribution, and landscape development of the landing sites; the physical characteristics of the surface from remotely sensed data; the selection of landing sites for Mars landers and rovers currently under development; the geologic setting of layered sedimentary deposits; and the tectonics of structural features, regions and provinces. This research is closely tied to supporting the present Mars Exploration program in terms of selecting landing sites for landers and rovers using targeted orbital remote sensing data and understanding how the surfaces relate to remote sensing data.

Location

Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California

Field of Science

Planetary Science

Advisors

Matt Golombek
[e-mail]
818‑354‑3883

Eligibility

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.

• U.S. Citizens
• U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)
• Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J‑1 visa status
• Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid EAD card and I‑485 or I‑589 forms in pending status

Eligibility Requirements

• Degree: Doctoral Degree.