Planetary Mineralogy and Petrology
I am currently seeking highly motivated postdoctoral candidates interested in pursuing research in planetary mineralogy and petrology through the analysis of astromaterials and/or through experimental petrology. Specifically, I seek candidates interested in determining the abundances and roles of volatiles (H2O, F, Cl, S, C, N) in magmatic systems within terrestrial planetary bodies, including Earth, Moon, Mars, Venus, Mercury, and asteroids. Additionally, I seek candidates interested in determining the thermal and magmatic evolution of terrestrial planets under a variety of conditions relevant to planet formation from core formation to crust formation.
Location:
Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas
Field of Science:Cosmochemistry
Advisors:
Francis McCubbin
Francis.M.McCubbin@nasa.gov
281-483-5126
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.
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