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Experimental Studies of the Chemical Composition and Geological Processes of Icy
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Experimental Studies of the Chemical Composition and Geological Processes of Icy Worlds
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code
0270-NPP-NOV25-JPL-PlanetSci
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted in Zintellect
Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements: How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program (orau.org)
A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:
Research proposal Three letters of recommendation Official doctoral transcript documents
Application Deadline
11/1/2025 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
About the
NASA Postdoctoral Program
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly-talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.
Description:
Icy worlds are intriguing targets in the search for evidence of life beyond our own planet, as reflected in recent planetary science decadal surveys consistently placing a priority on missions to these bodies. A robust understanding of how icy materials behave under planetary conditions is essential for informing models and planning observations to optimize the science return of missions. The focus of our research group is on putative materials that are of relevance to ocean worlds (e.g. clathrate hydrates, organic co-crystals, and frozen brines), whose many fundamental properties remain largely unconstrained to date. Selected NPP fellows will help conduct research regarding the crystal structures, phase transition/behavior, heat capacity, thermal stability and reaction of these materials using a complementary suite of in-house analytical techniques, including spectroscopies (infrared, Raman, UV), powder X-ray diffraction, optical microscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry. These projects are directly relevant to NASA’s Science Strategy Plan as they support the agency’s exploration initiatives and focus on scientific discovery.
Interested candidates with significant laboratory experience and familiarity with the experimental techniques are encouraged to apply, especially those with expertise in crystallography and structure solution.
References:
Vu, T. H. et al. “Spatial Distribution of Glycine and Aspartic Acid in Frozen Enceladus Brines.” Planet. Sci. J. 2023, 4, 156
Johnson, P. V & Vu, T. H. “Formation of Vitreous Salt Hydrates Under Conditions Relevant to Europa.” Planet. Sci. J. 2022, 3, 151
Cable, M. L. et al. “Titan in a Test Tube: Organic Co-crystals and Implication for Titan Mineralogy.” Acc. Chem. Res. 2021, 54, 3050
Vu, T. H. et al. “Rapid Formation of Clathrate Hydrate from Liquid Ethane and Water Ice on Titan.” Geophys. Res. Lett. 2020, 47, e2019GL086265
Field of Science:
Planetary Science
Advisors:
Tuan Vu
tuan.h.vu@jpl.nasa.gov
(818) 354-1000
Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States.
A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control.
Eligibility is currently open to:
U.S. Citizens; U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR); Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status; and, Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status
Questions about this opportunity?
Please email npp@orau.org
Point of Contact
Mikeala
Eligibility Requirements
Degree: Doctoral Degree.
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ORAU Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code
0270-NPP-NOV25-JPL-PlanetSci
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted in Zintellect
Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements: How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program (orau.org)
A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:
Research proposal Three letters of recommendation Official doctoral transcript documents
Application Deadline
11/1/2025 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
About the
NASA Postdoctoral Program
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly-talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.
Description:
Icy worlds are intriguing targets in the search for evidence of life beyond our own planet, as reflected in recent planetary science decadal surveys consistently placing a priority on missions to these bodies. A robust understanding of how icy materials behave under planetary conditions is essential for informing models and planning observations to optimize the science return of missions. The focus of our research group is on putative materials that are of relevance to ocean worlds (e.g. clathrate hydrates, organic co-crystals, and frozen brines), whose many fundamental properties remain largely unconstrained to date. Selected NPP fellows will help conduct research regarding the crystal structures, phase transition/behavior, heat capacity, thermal stability and reaction of these materials using a complementary suite of in-house analytical techniques, including spectroscopies (infrared, Raman, UV), powder X-ray diffraction, optical microscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry. These projects are directly relevant to NASA’s Science Strategy Plan as they support the agency’s exploration initiatives and focus on scientific discovery.
Interested candidates with significant laboratory experience and familiarity with the experimental techniques are encouraged to apply, especially those with expertise in crystallography and structure solution.
References:
Vu, T. H. et al. “Spatial Distribution of Glycine and Aspartic Acid in Frozen Enceladus Brines.” Planet. Sci. J. 2023, 4, 156
Johnson, P. V & Vu, T. H. “Formation of Vitreous Salt Hydrates Under Conditions Relevant to Europa.” Planet. Sci. J. 2022, 3, 151
Cable, M. L. et al. “Titan in a Test Tube: Organic Co-crystals and Implication for Titan Mineralogy.” Acc. Chem. Res. 2021, 54, 3050
Vu, T. H. et al. “Rapid Formation of Clathrate Hydrate from Liquid Ethane and Water Ice on Titan.” Geophys. Res. Lett. 2020, 47, e2019GL086265
Field of Science:
Planetary Science
Advisors:
Tuan Vu
tuan.h.vu@jpl.nasa.gov
(818) 354-1000
Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States.
A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control.
Eligibility is currently open to:
U.S. Citizens; U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR); Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status; and, Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status
Questions about this opportunity?
Please email npp@orau.org
Point of Contact
Mikeala
Eligibility Requirements
Degree: Doctoral Degree.
Seniority level
Seniority level Internship Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ORAU by 2x Get notified about new Chemical Specialist jobs in
Pasadena, CA . Los Angeles, CA $120,000.00-$140,000.00 3 weeks ago West Rancho Dominguez, CA $85,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago Chemical Process Engineer -Tech Services
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Santa Fe Springs, CA $49,920.00-$68,640.00 4 days ago Safety Engineer – Research Safety/Chemical Safety
Pasadena, CA $121,200.00-$133,900.00 4 months ago Lab Tech - Laboratory - Full Time 8 Hours Day (5:30AM to 2:00PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)
Chemical and physical processes that impact habitability and life-detection investigations
Lab Tech -Laboratory - Full Time 8 Hours Evening Shift (2:30PM to 11PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)
Post Doctoral Associate Chemical Biology
Pasadena, CA $58,000.00-$100,320.00 6 days ago Advisor/Sr. Advisor - Macrocycles Chemical Biology
Process Engineer - Human Resources (ERP)
Downey, CA $9,520.00-$11,793.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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