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Postdoctoral Researcher (Visiting) (Graham Ryder Fellowship)

Employer
NASA / USRA
Location
Houston, Texas (US)
Closing date
Jun 11, 2021

Job Details

The Universities Space Research Association’s Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston, Texas, invites applications for the Graham Ryder Post-Doctoral Fellowship, which honors the accomplishments and legacy of Dr. Graham Ryder. Dr. Ryder was a world-recognized authority on lunar samples and the history of the Moon, and was a Staff Scientist at the LPI for nearly 20 years.

The Ryder Post-doctoral Fellowship recognizes and promotes excellence in research for scientists within five years of their doctorate. Ryder Fellows are expected to define their own research direction and foci within the planetary sciences, with an emphasis on topics in lunar petrology and geology. The Ryder Fellow will be in residence at the LPI, and will be expected to interact with its scientists (www.lpi.usra.edu/science/staff) and those of the Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) division at Johnson Space Center (https://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/). The LPI also leads a team in the NASA Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI; https://www.lpi.usra.edu/exploration/ ), allowing the Fellow to collaborate with this community of lunar & asteroid explorers. LPI scientists also maintain active collaborations with faculty at the nearby Rice University and branches of the University of Houston.

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position include:

Perform fundamental research in lunar and planetary sciences. Publish results of this research in refereed journals of repute for this field of research. A general guideline would be at least one such publication in the first year (preferably as sole or senior author) and two or more each year afterwards. Present results of this research in internationally recognized conferences and workshops in the field as oral presentations or posters. Seek external support for research activities from granting agencies starting in the second year, including partial salary support. Advise undergraduate interns and/or assist with advising of graduate students. Participate in public outreach activities at LPI and/or JSC to disseminate scientific results to the general public and to support institutional goals. Prepare reports of own scientific and other activity for required annual reporting to NASA, the LPI, and for internal LPI staff/scientist evaluation (quarterly, annual). Make contributions to focused workshops and conferences organized through the LPI, and produce material of community interest for the LPI website, newsletters and the LPI Bulletin.  Prepare and effectively manage budgets for all grants or awards as Principal Investigator or co-Investigator, staying within budget, and providing appropriate periodic reviews and reports as required by USRA, the LPI and/or JSC, and the granting agency. Applicants for this position should have (or should be receiving within 3 months) a Ph.D. in a planetary science, geoscience and/or a related space sciences field and a strong publication record. Research experience in lunar science as part of or beyond completion of the Ph.D. is strongly preferred. Excellent communication skills also are preferred. The candidate must be able to pass a detailed government background investigation and due to security issues, citizens of U.S. State Department Designated Countries (see link under "ECP Notices" at http://oiir.hq.nasa.gov/nasaecp/) are not eligible. The Fellowship includes a highly competitive salary, with research and travel support. The term of the Fellowship is two years; extension to a third year is possible.

Questions can be addressed to Dr. Lisa Gaddis (lgaddis@lpi.usra.edu). Interested applicants should apply to the posting at USRA Careers.

and must submit a curriculum vita with list of publications and three professional references, and a two- to three-page statement of research interests. Further information on current research and facilities at the LPI and at JSC can be found through our website.

USRA is an independent, nonprofit research corporation where the combined efforts of in-house talent and university-based expertise merge to advance space science and technology. USRA works across disciplines including biomedicine, planetary science, astrophysics, and engineering and integrates those competencies into applications ranging from fundamental research to facility management and operations.

USRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

 

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USRA is an independent, nonprofit research corporation where the combined efforts of in-house talent and university-based expertise merge to advance space science and technology. USRA works across disciplines including biomedicine, planetary science, astrophysics, and engineering and integrates those competencies into applications ranging from fundamental research to facility management and operations. USRA engages the creativity and authoritative expertise of the research community to develop and deliver sophisticated, forward-looking solutions to Federal agencies and other customers - on schedule and within budget. Applicants should apply to the posting at https://usracareers.silkroad.com/ and must include a letter of interest, a Curriculum Vita with list of relevant publications, a brief (maximum three pages) 5-year research plan, and a list of three references. Requested materials must be received by August 1, 2014. Additional information on current research and facilities at the LPI can be found on our website at www.lpi.usra.edu. The Universities Space Research Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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