Postdoc: Quantitative Mineralogy & Life-Detection

ORAU; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace organization is seeking Postdoctoral Scholars for its NASA Postdoctoral Program at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. These roles involve developing advanced spectrometers for planetary science, with a strong emphasis on hands-on laboratory work. Candidates must hold a Doctoral Degree and possess expertise in areas including lasers and molecular spectroscopy. Opportunities exist for impactful research contributing to NASA's missions. Benefits include the chance to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to space science advancements.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in hands-on laboratory-based instrument development work.
• Experience with advanced spectrometers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced in-situ spectrometers for planetary science.
• Participate in research projects at NASA.

Skills

Laser expertise

Optical instrument design

Electronics knowledge

Atomic emission spectroscopy

Molecular spectroscopy

Chemometric techniques

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

A leading aerospace organization is seeking Postdoctoral Scholars for its NASA Postdoctoral Program at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. These roles involve developing advanced spectrometers for planetary science, with a strong emphasis on hands-on laboratory work. Candidates must hold a Doctoral Degree and possess expertise in areas including lasers and molecular spectroscopy. Opportunities exist for impactful research contributing to NASA's missions. Benefits include the chance to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to space science advancements.