Postdoc: Fine-Grained Extraterrestrial Mineralogy

ORAU; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution seeks talented scientists for the NASA Postdoctoral Program in Houston, Texas. This prestigious program offers one- to three-year fellowships focused on advancing missions in various scientific fields, including cosmochemistry. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree and engage in innovative research surrounding extraterrestrial materials. Applications are submitted via Zintellect, and the deadline is November 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required for participation in NASA Postdoctoral Program.
• Eligibility for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status if not U.S. citizen or LPR.

Responsibilities

• Engage in NASA research projects at NASA Center or affiliated institutes.
• Contribute to missions in space science, Earth science, and astrobiology.
• Examine extraterrestrial materials using advanced microscopy techniques.

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

A leading research institution seeks talented scientists for the NASA Postdoctoral Program in Houston, Texas. This prestigious program offers one- to three-year fellowships focused on advancing missions in various scientific fields, including cosmochemistry. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree and engage in innovative research surrounding extraterrestrial materials. Applications are submitted via Zintellect, and the deadline is November 1, 2026.