Solar System: Impact Crater Modeling and Remote Sensing Studies of Planetary Surfaces

Organization

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

0135-NPP-NOV
26-GSFC-Planet Sci

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 includes:

• Research proposal
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official doctoral transcript documents

11/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

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.

Proposals are solicited that focus on studies of planetary surfaces using near‑infrared remote sensing or that take a model‑based approach to understand the role of impact cratering in modifying a planetary surface. Research topics include impact cratering, regolith development, and comparative planetology. Current projects include analysis of lunar spectral data, studies of the lunar surface and stratigraphy using high‑resolution images, crater ejecta and melt modeling, studies of small‑body geology, geologic mapping, and data integration.

This research generally involves cross‑comparison of planetary data sets, including infrared data, optical imaging, topographic data, radar, and numerical models.

Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland

Planetary Science

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Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time unless they are legal permanent residents of the United States.

Eligibility is currently open to:

• 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

• Degree:
  Doctoral Degree.

Questions about this opportunity? Please email npp.

Point of Contact:
Mikeala

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