Lunar Petrology Postdoc | Microbeam & Planetary Science

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 75,438 - 92,202; Full time

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in planetary science to advance lunar petrology and geochemistry. The successful candidate will lead independent research, publish results, and collaborate with scientists across institutions.

Responsibilities include analyzing lunar samples, interpreting mineral chemistry and volatile data, and presenting findings at conferences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Petrology, Geochemistry, Planetary Science, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of petrography, mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry.
• Experience in microbeam analyses such as SEM, EMP, and SIMS.

Responsibilities

• Characterizing the texture of lunar samples
• Determining the mineral chemistry
• Measuring volatile abundances in minerals and glasses
• Interpreting the volatile data based on the petrogenesis of the sample
• Collaborating with scientists at different institutions to place observations in regional context to answer questions about the Moon’s differentiation and evolution

Skills

In-depth knowledge of petrography, min

Experience in microbeam analyses such

Education

Ph.D. in Petrology, Geochemistry, Planetary Science, or a related field

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in planetary science to advance lunar petrology and geochemistry. The successful candidate will lead independent research, publish results, and collaborate with scientists across institutions.

Responsibilities include analyzing lunar samples, interpreting mineral chemistry and volatile data, and presenting findings at conferences.