Moon Interior from Gravity: GRAIL & LRO Data Analysis

ORAU; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA seeks outstanding postdoctoral researchers to analyze GRAIL and LRO data, advancing our understanding of the Moon's interior through gravity-field modeling and crustal density variation studies. You will work within the Planetary Geodesy group at NASA GSFC, contributing to the interpretation of results and collaboration with advisors.

The project emphasizes data analysis, modeling, and developing novel constraint techniques to reveal the Moon's deep interior structure.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in engineering or science from a recognized institution.
• Strong background in planetary science or geodesy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) and Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) data to derive gravity field models of the Moon.
• Develop methods to determine density variations in the Moon's crust and model the Moon's deep interior.
• Interpret results and contribute to publication-ready findings with the Planetary Geodesy group at NASA GSFC.

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

NASA seeks outstanding postdoctoral researchers to analyze GRAIL and LRO data, advancing our understanding of the Moon's interior through gravity-field modeling and crustal density variation studies. You will work within the Planetary Geodesy group at NASA GSFC, contributing to the interpretation of results and collaboration with advisors.

The project emphasizes data analysis, modeling, and developing novel constraint techniques to reveal the Moon's deep interior structure.