ORAU
Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code 0009-NPP-MAR26-MSFC-EarthSci
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 (https://orau.org).
A complete application includes:
Research proposal
Three letters of recommendation
Official doctoral transcript documents
Application Deadline 3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description About the NASA Postdoctoral Program
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities for 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.
Interagency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT)
IMPACT at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) supports the NASA Earth Science Data Systems program. It seeks to integrate NASA’s Earth observation data into decision‑making, monitor trends across data science and information technology fields, and develop new solutions for Earth science data management and dissemination. Research focuses on novel computational methods and IT for acquisition, storage, processing, discovery, interchange, analysis, and visualization of Earth science data and information.
Available NPP opportunities within the MSFC IMPACT group include:
Development of innovative data science applications for information extraction from large data archives
Assessment of new and disruptive technologies to enhance the efficiency of NASA Earth science data systems
Development of machine learning techniques to solve complex Earth science problems using computing technologies
Improvement in user experience with NASA data and services to lower barriers of entry for all users to effectively leverage complex scientific datasets
Development of large‑scale data analysis and processing pipelines in a cloud computing environment
The prospective applicant should contact Manil Maskey at manil.maskey@nasa.gov well in advance of developing the proposal to ensure alignment with opportunity objectives.
Please include a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a brief statement of interest that identifies the primary topic of interest from those listed above. Other related topics will also be considered. The candidate will then be put in touch with the appropriate research mentor who will coordinate with the candidate on the proposal concept.
Location Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama
Field of Science Earth Science
Advisors
Manil Maskey – manil.maskey@nasa.gov – 256-961-7793
Gary J. Jedlovec – gary.jedlovec@nasa.gov – 256-961-7966
Andrew L Molthan – andrew.molthan@nasa.gov – 256-961-7474
Rahul Ramachandran – rahul.ramachandran@nasa.gov – 256-961-7620
Eligibility
U.S. Citizens
U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)
Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status
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
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 Requirements Doctoral Degree.
Questions about this opportunity? Please email npp@orau.org.
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Reference Code 0009-NPP-MAR26-MSFC-EarthSci
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 (https://orau.org).
A complete application includes:
Research proposal
Three letters of recommendation
Official doctoral transcript documents
Application Deadline 3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description About the NASA Postdoctoral Program
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities for 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.
Interagency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT)
IMPACT at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) supports the NASA Earth Science Data Systems program. It seeks to integrate NASA’s Earth observation data into decision‑making, monitor trends across data science and information technology fields, and develop new solutions for Earth science data management and dissemination. Research focuses on novel computational methods and IT for acquisition, storage, processing, discovery, interchange, analysis, and visualization of Earth science data and information.
Available NPP opportunities within the MSFC IMPACT group include:
Development of innovative data science applications for information extraction from large data archives
Assessment of new and disruptive technologies to enhance the efficiency of NASA Earth science data systems
Development of machine learning techniques to solve complex Earth science problems using computing technologies
Improvement in user experience with NASA data and services to lower barriers of entry for all users to effectively leverage complex scientific datasets
Development of large‑scale data analysis and processing pipelines in a cloud computing environment
The prospective applicant should contact Manil Maskey at manil.maskey@nasa.gov well in advance of developing the proposal to ensure alignment with opportunity objectives.
Please include a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a brief statement of interest that identifies the primary topic of interest from those listed above. Other related topics will also be considered. The candidate will then be put in touch with the appropriate research mentor who will coordinate with the candidate on the proposal concept.
Location Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama
Field of Science Earth Science
Advisors
Manil Maskey – manil.maskey@nasa.gov – 256-961-7793
Gary J. Jedlovec – gary.jedlovec@nasa.gov – 256-961-7966
Andrew L Molthan – andrew.molthan@nasa.gov – 256-961-7474
Rahul Ramachandran – rahul.ramachandran@nasa.gov – 256-961-7620
Eligibility
U.S. Citizens
U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)
Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status
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
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 Requirements Doctoral Degree.
Questions about this opportunity? Please email npp@orau.org.
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