Postdoctoral Fellow: Protoplanetary Disk Chemistry

ORAU; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ORAU is offering a unique opportunity through the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) in California, where scientists engage in competitive fellowships aimed at advancing NASA’s missions in astrophysics and related fields. Candidates will work on developing chemo-dynamical models to understand protoplanetary disks and their role in planet formation.

Eligibility is open to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and eligible foreign nationals. Applicants must submit a research proposal along with recommendation letters and official doctoral transcripts. Applications are due by 11/1/2026.

Qualifications

• Degree must be a Doctoral Degree.
• Research proposal required.
• Three letters of recommendation needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop chemo-dynamical models for protoplanetary disks.
• Interpret observational data from facilities using developed models.
• Incorporate results from laboratory experiments and quantum chemical theory.

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

ORAU is offering a unique opportunity through the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) in California, where scientists engage in competitive fellowships aimed at advancing NASA’s missions in astrophysics and related fields. Candidates will work on developing chemo-dynamical models to understand protoplanetary disks and their role in planet formation.

Eligibility is open to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and eligible foreign nationals. Applicants must submit a research proposal along with recommendation letters and official doctoral transcripts. Applications are due by 11/1/2026.