National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

0009-NPP-NOV23-ARC-PlanetSci

11/1/2023 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

Multidisciplinary studies are requested to contribute to on-going and future Mars exploration opportunities. Several lines of investigation are prioritized, which include (1) development of strategies, methods and tools to search for evidence of life, present or past; (2) development and testing of instrument capabilities for the scientific exploration of Mars and for extreme environments on Earth; (3) use of terrestrial analog environments, simulation facilities and numerical models to advance fundamental understanding of the Martian atmosphere, surface and subsurface; (4) analysis of mission data; (5) research and policy development on planetary protection (prevention of harmful cross-contamination between Earth and Mars); (6) research on the geological history of Mars and identification of landing sites optimized for science and human exploration; and (7) establishment of an easily accessible, electronic information base for Mars exploration. This opportunity is tightly coupled to related opportunities entitled ""Theoretical and Experimental Studies of Planetary Atmospheres""; ""Mars Surface Composition and Aqueous Processes""; ""Mars Fluvial Studies and Exploration""; ""Drill and Sample Handling Technology for Mars Research""; and Theoretical and Experimental Studies of the Martian Environment, Impact Assessment for Future Mars Missions"".

Location:
Ames Research Center
Moffet Field, California

Field of Science:Planetary Science

Advisors:
Virginia Claire Gulick
Virginia.C.Gulick@nasa.gov
650-604-0781

Chris McKay
chris.mckay@nasa.gov
650-604-6864

Aaron Zent
Aaron.P.Zent@nasa.gov
650-604-5517

Alfonso Davila
alfonso.davila@nasa.gov
650-604-0695

Carol Stoker
Carol.R.Stoker@nasa.gov
650-604-6490

Jennifer Heldmann
Jennifer.Heldmann@nasa.gov
650-604-5530

Darlene Lim
Darlene.Lim@nasa.gov
650-604-0098

Jacob Cohen
Jacob.Cohen-1@nasa.gov
(650) 604-3261

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://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control.

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

• Degree: Doctoral Degree.