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NASA Postdoc: Laser Mass Spectrometry on Planetary Analog Samples

NASA Postdoctoral Program fellows are invited to develop and validate laser mass spectrometry methods for analyzing planetary analog samples to support instrument development for Mars, Ocean Worlds, and airless-body missions. Research should use existing lab facilities (e.g., ion-trap and TOF MS, GC-MS/LC-MS, cryo stages, fs-laser) to test minerals, organics, biosignatures, and spiked or natur…

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Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Application Deadline: April 2, 2026

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industry:research

Keywords

laser mass spectrometry

planetary analogs

instrument development

postdoctoral fellowship

mars missions

ocean worlds

biosignature analysis

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