Postdoc: Origins & Evolution of Lunar Volatiles

ORAU; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA offers the Postdoctoral Program (NPP) fellowships to talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at an affiliated institute.

Research will cover lunar volatiles, solar system origins, and planetary science using instruments like electron microscopy and mass spectrometry, with modeling as needed. Collaborative work with advisors is encouraged and the program spans one to three years.

Qualifications

• Broad experience working with meteorites, mission samples, or close analogs.
• Independent user of at least one laboratory instrument (e.g., electron microscope or mass spectrometer) is preferred.
• If focused on modeling, hands-on lab experience is not required, but proficiency in at least one programming language is expected.

Responsibilities

• Engage in NASA research projects across centers or affiliated institutes.
• Contribute to lunar volatile studies and broader planetary science questions using multiple analytical approaches.

Skills

Meteorite sample experience

Programming language proficiency

Education

Doctoral Degree

Tools

Electron microscope

Mass spectrometer

Job description

NASA offers the Postdoctoral Program (NPP) fellowships to talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at an affiliated institute.

Research will cover lunar volatiles, solar system origins, and planetary science using instruments like electron microscopy and mass spectrometry, with modeling as needed. Collaborative work with advisors is encouraged and the program spans one to three years.