Computational modeling of biological systems spaceflight
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biomedical Science, Biology
About the NASA Postdoctoral Program
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.
Project DescriptionOn Earth, humans depend on other organisms to provide us with clean air, water, food, drugs, fuels, and building materials. To sustain long‑duration space missions, plant and microbial systems must perform these functions. This postdoctoral project focuses on developing advanced computational tools to facilitate the development of biological systems for spaceflight applications and conducting experimental validation in the laboratory. The work will be co‑mentored by researchers from the Space Biosciences Research Branch and the Intelligent Systems Division.
Proposals should describe an independent project that includes both modeling and experimental components; examples of biological systems for study include microbial bioproduction, bioregenerative life support systems, or crop plants.
- Proficiency both in the relevant modeling tools and experience in the appropriate laboratory experimental methods to carry out the proposed work.
- An interest in learning new methods (in either modeling or experimentation) is welcomed as long as the candidate has appropriate foundational knowledge.
- PhD completed within the last five years is strongly preferred.
- 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 a valid EAD card and I‑485 or I‑589 forms pending.
Jessica Lee
jessica.a.lee
(650) 604‑1151
John Lawson
John.
W.Lawson
(650) 604‑6189
Sergio Santa Maria
sergio.r.santamaria
(650) 604‑1411
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