Space Science: Effect of Environmental Factors Microbial Evolution
Listed on 2025-12-27
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Research/Development
Data Scientist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Location: California
Space Science:
The Effect of Environmental Factors on Microbial Evolution
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Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code: 0024-NPP-MAR
26-ARC-Astrobio
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 (orau.org).
A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:
- Research proposal
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official doctoral transcript documents
Final date to receive applications: 3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description: The new field of Astrobiology hopes to apply expertise from diverse fields to questions of the origin, evolution, and ecology of life through the universe. Our laboratory is particularly interested in applicants who wish to apply technical and theoretical skills to questions of microbial evolution. Of particular interest are questions relating to the role of the environment in evolution, including the evolution of organisms that are at the environmental limits for life, "extremophiles".
Location: Ames Research Center, Moffet Field, California
Field of Science: Astrobiology
Advisors:
Lynn Justine Rothschild
Lynn.
J.Rothschild
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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
Questions about this opportunity: Please email npp
Point of Contact: Mikeala
Eligibility Requirements:
- Degree:
Doctoral Degree
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