Lunar and Planetary Institute Postdoctoral Researcher in Lunar Science

The Universities Space Research Association’s Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) invites applications for lunar science and exploration postdoctoral fellowships. Opportunities include:

Lunar Surface Geology and Remote Sensing – Using new LRO data; integrating it with existing lunar data to evaluate processes associated with impact cratering and/or planetary differentiation. Experience with orbital remote sensing methods, photometry of lunar materials, and photogeology of lunar or lunar-like terrains preferred.

Experimental and/or Analytical Petrology and Geochemistry – Using Apollo and lunar meteorite samples (or synthetic analogues) to evaluate processes associated with impact cratering and/or planetary differentiation. Experience with electron and ion microprobes, and/or LA-ICPMS techniques preferred.

Modeling of Impact Cratering Processes – Using hydrocodes and relevant analytical techniques to evaluate different cratering processes on the Moon, to model specific crater or basin-forming events, and potentially guide future exploration scenarios.

The successful candidate will be a member of the new LPI-JSC Center for Lunar Science and Exploration (http://www.lpi.usra.edu/nlsi/), one of the core teams within the NASA Lunar Science Institute.

Further information, including submission requirements are found at: http://www.lpi.usra.edu

Questions regarding science involved in the position, contact Dr. David Kring (kring@lpi.usra.edu).

The Universities Space Research Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.