NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory · 4 months ago
Postdoc: Lunar Volatiles
Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$84K/yr - $84K/yrNASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is focused on answering the biggest questions in space exploration. They are seeking a postdoctoral scholar to study volatiles in lunar igneous rocks, with responsibilities including characterizing lunar samples, measuring volatile abundances, and collaborating with scientists to understand the Moon's evolution.
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Responsibilities
Characterizing the texture of lunar samples
Determining the mineral chemistry
Measuring volatile abundances in minerals and glasses
Interpreting the volatile data based on the petrogenesis of the sample
Collaboration with scientists at different institutions to place observations in regional context to answer questions about the Moon’s differentiation and evolution
Lead conference abstracts and associated presentations
Write and contribute to peer-reviewed publications
Design and conduct their own research that enhances the tasks above
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Petrology, Geochemistry, Planetary Science, or a related field
In-depth knowledge of petrography, mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry
Experience in microbeam analyses such as SEM, EMP, SIMS
Preferred
Knowledge of lunar science
Demonstrated proficiency in writing peer-reviewed publications
Demonstrated experience in writing/developing research grants/proposals
Benefits
A variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans
Paid time off
Learning
Rideshare
Childcare
Flexible schedule
Parental leave
And many more
Company
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Formed in 1936, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech.) JPL joined NASA as an FFRDC when the agency was founded in 1958.
Founded in 1936
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Adam Steltzner
Cheif Engineer, Mars Sample Return Program
David Gallagher
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