The Heliophysics and Planetary Science Office at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center is filling a Planetary Scientist civil service position. The candidate will be the project scientist for the Space Launch System (SLS), providing relevant expertise on Solar System destinations for human and robotic exploration. The candidate will also become a part of the MSFC Planetary Science group

http://planetary.msfc.nasa.gov

We are especially interested in adding capability in remote sensing of solid surfaces to complement our existing expertise in geochronology and geophysics. The candidate is expected to bring or build a strong independent scientific research program through peer-reviewed proposals to NASA programs and/or through involvement in NASA planetary missions.

All candidates must use the USAJobs.gov website to prepare and submit applications. The position is now open, and accessible at:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/436419800/

United States citizenship is required to be eligible for this civil service position. The listing will close on May 3, 2016.

Questions:
Dr. Barbara Cohen
MSFC Planetary Sciences
[email protected]
256-961-7566

or

Michael Goodman
MSFC Science Research Office deputy manager
[email protected]
256-961-7890

A how-to guide for preparing responsive applications using the USAJobs.gov site will be provided upon request.