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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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0011-NPP-NOV25-JSC-Cosmochem
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
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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:
I am currently seeking highly motivated postdoctoral candidates interested in pursuing research in planetary mineralogy and petrology through the analysis of astromaterials and/or through experimental petrology. Specifically, I seek candidates interested in determining the abundances and roles of volatiles (H2O, F, Cl, S, C, N) in magmatic systems within terrestrial planetary bodies, including Earth, Moon, Mars, Venus, Mercury, and asteroids. Additionally, I seek candidates interested in determining the thermal and magmatic evolution of terrestrial planets under a variety of conditions relevant to planet formation from core formation to crust formation.
Location:
Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas
Field of Science: Cosmochemistry
Advisors:
Francis McCubbin
Francis.M.McCubbin@nasa.gov
281-483-5126
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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Planetary Mineralogy and Petrology
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ORAU 2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Planetary Mineralogy and Petrology
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ORAU Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code
0011-NPP-NOV25-JSC-Cosmochem
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:
I am currently seeking highly motivated postdoctoral candidates interested in pursuing research in planetary mineralogy and petrology through the analysis of astromaterials and/or through experimental petrology. Specifically, I seek candidates interested in determining the abundances and roles of volatiles (H2O, F, Cl, S, C, N) in magmatic systems within terrestrial planetary bodies, including Earth, Moon, Mars, Venus, Mercury, and asteroids. Additionally, I seek candidates interested in determining the thermal and magmatic evolution of terrestrial planets under a variety of conditions relevant to planet formation from core formation to crust formation.
Location:
Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas
Field of Science: Cosmochemistry
Advisors:
Francis McCubbin
Francis.M.McCubbin@nasa.gov
281-483-5126
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 Other Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ORAU by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Planetary Mineralogy and Petrology” roles.
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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