Geology and Geophysics of Europa Outer Planet Satellites

Geology and Geophysics of Europa and Other Outer Planet Satellites

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Organization

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Reference Code

0304-NPP-MAR
26-JPL-Planet Sci

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)

Application 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

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.

Description

The research is anticipated to involve geological mapping, modeling, and analysis of tectonic and/or geophysical processes relevant to Europa, and relation to other outer planet satellites. This research may include analysis of regional and global stress fields for fracture formation. Mapping using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools can be used to constrain the mechanisms and stresses of structure formation, and related research can help to derive the stress mechanisms that have affected the icy satellites through their preserved geological histories.

Proposals on other related icy satellite processes (such as convection, internal evolution, mass wasting) are also welcome.

Candidate Requirements

• Recent Ph.D. in geology, physics, or related field with strong background in geological and geophysical research.
• Experience in GIS-based mapping, tectonic modeling, and/or research relevant to outer planet satellites is highly desirable.

Field of Science

Planetary Science

Advisors

Robert Pappalardo
robert.pappalardoa.gov

Eligibility

Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.

Qualifications

Required:

Ph.D. in planetary science, geology, physics, or a related field; strong written and oral communication skills.

Desired:
Prior experience in planetary science research; quantitative programming skills; experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping.

Point of Contact

Mikeala

Eligibility Requirements

• Degree:
  Doctoral Degree.

Questions about this opportunity? Please email npp