Chemistry of Planetary and Exoplanetary Atmospheres

Chemistry of Planetary and Exoplanetary Atmospheres

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Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Reference Code
0020-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: NASA Postdoctoral Program.
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

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 postdoctoral researcher will develop novel instrument techniques based on IR heterodyne remote sensing, nano‑photonics, and photonic integrated circuits. Our objective is to enable new measurement capabilities for studying planetary chemistry, habitability, astrobiology, and climate evolution. Researchers in exoplanetary science are strongly encouraged to apply as well. We are developing a coupled ocean‑rock‑atmosphere chemistry model for extrasolar planets and welcome applicants to conduct research in habitability evolution and biosignatures for exoplanets.

Location
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California

Field of Science – Planetary Science

Advisors
Pin Chen
pin.chena.gov
818‑393‑0412

Eligibility
Applications from citizens of 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; and, 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.

Internship

Full‑time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries:
Government Administration

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