ORAU
Planetary Science: Geochemistry and Geochronology of Planetary Materials
ORAU, Greenbelt, Maryland, us, 20771
Planetary Science: Geochemistry and Geochronology of Planetary Materials
Organization:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code:
0103-NPP-MAR26-GSFC-PlanetSci
How To Apply:
All applications must be submitted in Zintellect. Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements:
NASA Postdoctoral Program .
Application Deadline:
3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description:
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.
Our research focuses on the geochemistry and geochronology of planetary materials. We analyze rocks from the Moon, asteroids, and Mars to reconstruct planetary history. Current projects include noble‑gas dating of lunar impact‑melt rocks, meteorite breccia studies, and the development of a LIBS‑MS based in‑situ isotopic dating technique (KArLE) for future missions. Proposals may explore K‑Ar dating applications, compare K‑Ar and Ar‑Ar ages of Martian and lunar rocks, and investigate experimental conditions to optimize flight instrumentation.
For more information about our group and facilities, please see https://planetary.msfc.nasa.gov/Main.html.
Location:
Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland
Field of Science:
Planetary Science
Advisors:
Barbara A. Cohen,
barbara.a.cohen@nasa.gov , 301‑614‑6803
Eligibility:
This position is 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. who have a valid EAD card and I‑485 or I‑589 forms in pending status.
Application Requirements:
Research proposal
Three letters of recommendation
Official doctoral transcript documents
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.
Questions about this opportunity?
Please email
npp@orau.org .
Point of Contact:
Mikeala
Eligibility Requirements:
Degree: Doctoral Degree.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code:
0103-NPP-MAR26-GSFC-PlanetSci
How To Apply:
All applications must be submitted in Zintellect. Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements:
NASA Postdoctoral Program .
Application Deadline:
3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description:
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.
Our research focuses on the geochemistry and geochronology of planetary materials. We analyze rocks from the Moon, asteroids, and Mars to reconstruct planetary history. Current projects include noble‑gas dating of lunar impact‑melt rocks, meteorite breccia studies, and the development of a LIBS‑MS based in‑situ isotopic dating technique (KArLE) for future missions. Proposals may explore K‑Ar dating applications, compare K‑Ar and Ar‑Ar ages of Martian and lunar rocks, and investigate experimental conditions to optimize flight instrumentation.
For more information about our group and facilities, please see https://planetary.msfc.nasa.gov/Main.html.
Location:
Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland
Field of Science:
Planetary Science
Advisors:
Barbara A. Cohen,
barbara.a.cohen@nasa.gov , 301‑614‑6803
Eligibility:
This position is 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. who have a valid EAD card and I‑485 or I‑589 forms in pending status.
Application Requirements:
Research proposal
Three letters of recommendation
Official doctoral transcript documents
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.
Questions about this opportunity?
Please email
npp@orau.org .
Point of Contact:
Mikeala
Eligibility Requirements:
Degree: Doctoral Degree.
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