Planetary Geology and Volcanology
This opportunity is for studies of geology and, in particular, the study of volcanic processes in the solar system, using a combination of theoretical modeling, spacecraft data and field work on Earth where appropriate. Special emphasis is on the study of magmatic volcanism on Io and cryovolcanism on Titan and Enceladus, using data from current and recent missions, including imaging, radar, and infrared data. Reseach into plantetary interiors, and the relationship between interior models and surface processes, is also encouraged.
Lopes, R.M.C., et al. (2020): A Global Geologic Map of Titan. Nature Astronomy, doi.org/10.1038/s41550-019-0917-6
Lopes, R.M.C., et al. (2019): Titan as Revealed by the Cassini RADAR. Planetary Science Reviews, 215:33.
Lopes, R.M.C., et al. (2018): Extraterrestrial Lava Lakes. Invited review, Journ. Volcanol. Geotherm. Res., 366, pp 74-95.
Lopes, R.M.C., et al. (2013): Cryovolcanism on Titan: New results from Cassini RADAR and VIMS. J. Geophys. Res. Planets, 118, 1-20.
Lopes, R. and D. Williams: Io after Galileo. Invited review for Reports on Progress in Physics, Institute of Physics Publishing, 68, 303-340.
Location:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, California
Field of Science:Planetary Science
Advisors:
Rosaly M.C. Lopes
Rosaly.M.Lopes-Gautier@jpl.nasa.gov
818-393-4584
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.
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