Postdoc: Icy Regolith Radiation in Ultra-High Vacuum Lab

ORAU; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ORAU is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The role involves conducting experimental studies using a radiation simulation chamber, while requiring a Ph.D. in Planetary Science or a related field.

Candidates should possess strong programming and data analysis skills, and experience with mass spectrometry and infrared spectroscopy. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to ongoing NASA projects.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Planetary Science, Physics, Geology, Astrophysics, or related field.
• Experience with apparatus design and construction of experimental systems.
• Proficiency in programming, multidimensional data analysis, and associated software.

Responsibilities

• Design and construct experimental apparatus.
• Operate and maintain the radiation simulation chamber.
• Perform mass spectrometry and infrared spectroscopy experiments.

Skills

Programming

Data analysis

LabView

Python

SolidWorks

Infrared spectroscopy

Mass spectrometry

Education

Ph.D. in Planetary Science or related field

Tools

Linux/Mac OS

Windows OS

SIMION

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

ORAU is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The role involves conducting experimental studies using a radiation simulation chamber, while requiring a Ph.D. in Planetary Science or a related field.

Candidates should possess strong programming and data analysis skills, and experience with mass spectrometry and infrared spectroscopy. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to ongoing NASA projects.