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ORAU · 3 weeks ago

Drill and Sample Handling Technology for Mars Research

Santa Clara County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

ORAU is part of the NASA Postdoctoral Program, offering research opportunities to talented scientists. The role involves developing and testing drilling and sample handling systems for Mars exploration, focusing on retrieving samples and searching for life in Martian subsurface environments.

Universities

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and field test drilling and sample handling systems and automation technologies

Advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology

Work on projects that involve rotary and rotary percussive drills, sample distribution systems, percussive penetrometers, and wireline drills

Qualification

Drilling technologyAutomation technologiesSample handling systemsPlanetary scienceResearch proposal writing

Required

Doctoral Degree

Research proposal

Three letters of recommendation

Official doctoral transcript documents

Company

ORAU

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ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.

Founded in 1946