Postdoc: Icy World Materials & Crystallography

ORAU; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ORAU is seeking candidates for the NASA Postdoctoral Program focused on research related to icy materials for ocean worlds. Applicants should hold a Doctoral degree and have significant laboratory experience. Responsibilities include conducting experiments and analyzing data using various spectroscopic techniques. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to NASA’s missions in space science. Advisors include Tuan Vu, who can be reached at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Doctoral degree.
• Significant laboratory experience is required.
• Expertise in crystallography and structure solution is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on icy materials for ocean worlds.
• Utilize various spectroscopies and analytical techniques.
• Assist in experiments planning and data analysis.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Crystallography expertise

Experimental techniques familiarity

Education

Doctoral degree

Tools

Infrared spectroscopy

Raman spectroscopy

UV spectroscopy

Powder X-ray diffraction

Optical microscopy

Differential scanning calorimetry

Job description

ORAU is seeking candidates for the NASA Postdoctoral Program focused on research related to icy materials for ocean worlds. Applicants should hold a Doctoral degree and have significant laboratory experience. Responsibilities include conducting experiments and analyzing data using various spectroscopic techniques. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to NASA’s missions in space science. Advisors include Tuan Vu, who can be reached at [e-mail].