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grant 0253-NPP-MAR26-GSFC-PlanetSci

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…

About the NASA Postdoctoral Program

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly-talented scientists to engage in…

Funding Source

Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Eligibility

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications for the Ideal Applicant

The ideal candidate is required hold a Ph.D. in science, with a strong background in analytical or physical chemistry, by the start date of the postdoctoral research appointment. Addit…

Dates

Application Deadline: April 2, 2026

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