Planetary Mineralogy and Petrology

OrganizationNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Reference Code0011-NPP-NOV26-JSC-CosmochemHow To ApplyAll applications must be submitted in ZintellectPlease 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 proposalThree letters of recommendationOfficial doctoral transcript documentsApplication Deadline11/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time ZoneDescriptionAbout the NASA Postdoctoral ProgramThe 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 CenterHouston, TexasField of Science:CosmochemistryAdvisors:Francis McCubbinFrancis.M.McCubbin@nasa.gov281-483-5126Eligibility 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 statusQuestions about this opportunity? Please email npp@orau.orgPoint of Contact Mikeala Eligibility Requirements Degree: Doctoral Degree.