Applications are invited for a NASA Postdoctoral Fellow (opportunity 19235) to work with Dr. Caleb Fassett at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center.  The position was recently funded by a NASA SSW grant entitled “Three questions related to crater scaling and production on Mercury, the Moon and Mars”. The goal of this project is primarily to address target effects on the cratering process and crater populations of the terrestrial planets.  The expectation is that the Postdoctoral Fellow would contribute to this research through analysis of orbital remote sensing data and/or numerical modeling. There is also room for the Postdoctoral Fellow to pursue other topics of interest in the broad field of planetary surface processes, and to collaborate with other members of the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center planetary group. Interested applicants are welcome to discuss or formulate specific research questions with Dr. Fassett before beginning a NPP application or proposal.

Researchers with experience in any of the following areas will be preferred: analysis of remote sensing data, particularly topography and/or planetary mission data; numerical modeling of impact cratering or other surface processes or landscape evolution; and/or quantitative data analysis or programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN, etc.). The position is for up to three years, pending satisfactory performance, and includes a stipend and travel budget (see benefits). The preferred start date of the position is the summer of 2020, though a later start date may be possible in extenuating circumstances.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a NPP proposal by the March 1, 2020 deadline. Applicants from historically underrepresented groups in STEM fields, with non-traditional backgrounds, and/or with a demonstrated interest in efforts to improve inclusion and diversity in STEM are especially encouraged to apply.

Please contact Dr. Fassett (caleb.i.fassett at nasa dot gov) with any questions about this position.