Job Opportunity: Mars Geology/Geomorphology Postdoctoral Position at the Smithsonian

The Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum (NASM), Center for Earth and Planetary Studies (CEPS) in Washington, DC, welcomes applications for a postdoctoral position. 

Research areas for the position include: 

  • Geologic mapping of Mars, including relevant data analysis, and drafting text and figures for peer-reviewed publications; 
  • Geomorphic and topographic analyses of fluvial landforms using Mars orbiter and rover data, including relatively young fluvial landforms on impact craters; 
  • Participation on the Science Operations Team for Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover; and 
  • Field studies of Mars analog landforms. 

Applicants must demonstrate experience in analysis of Earth or planetary datasets. A background in quantitative terrestrial or planetary geology and experience with geographic information systems analysis of imaging and topography are desired. 

This is a full-time, two-year position in Washington, DC, with benefits. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

View more details and information about the application process at https://www.si.edu/content/ohr/SITrustVacs/SITRUST-23-NASM0201.pdf.

The application deadline is February 17, 2023, at 5 p.m. EST.

For questions, email Sharon Wilson Purdy ([email protected]) or Ross Irwin ([email protected]).