Astrobiology Postdoc: Meteorite Analysis & Lab Research

Posted 3 days ago

umbcHalethorpe (MD)

Astronomers Space Research and Technology

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$88,650

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About the role

UMBC is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Center for Space Sciences and Technology, based at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. The candidate will conduct routine analyses of organic compounds in various meteorites and contribute to life detection instrumentation development. The role requires a PhD in Geology or a related field, offering a salary of $88,650 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

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