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Job Postings
Geology and Tectonics of Mars
Planetary Science
NASA Postdoctoral Program
NASA Postdoctoral Program
Contact: Matthew Golombek
Email: Matthew.P.Golombek@jpl.nasa.gov
Phone: 8183937948
Address: 4800 Oak Grove Dr., Pasadena, CA 91109
Email: Matthew.P.Golombek@jpl.nasa.gov
Phone: 8183937948
Address: 4800 Oak Grove Dr., Pasadena, CA 91109
Date Posted: 09/21/2010
Application Deadline: 07/01/2013
Job Number: 0000106
Section: 3223
Group Name: GEOPHYSICS & PLANETARY GEOSCIENCES
Application Deadline: 07/01/2013
Job Number: 0000106
Section: 3223
Group Name: GEOPHYSICS & PLANETARY GEOSCIENCES
Description
The research will focus on the geologic interpretation of data returned by Mars orbiter and lander/rover missions. Areas currently being investigated include: the geology, geomorphology, rock distribution, and landscape development of the landing sites; the physical characteristics of the surface from remotely sensed data; the selection of landing sites for Mars landers and rovers currently under development; the geologic setting of layered sedimentary deposits; and the tectonics of structural features, regions and provinces. This research is closely tied to supporting the present Mars Exploration program in terms of selecting landing sites for landers and rovers using targeted orbital remote sensing data and understanding how the surfaces relate to remote sensing data.
References:
Golombek, M. P., et al., 2008, Martian surface properties from joint analysis of orbital, Earth-based, and surface observations: Chapter 21 in, The Martian Surface: Composition, Mineralogy and Physical Properties, J. F. Bell III editor, Cambridge University Press, p. 468-497.
Golombek, M. P., and Phillips, R. J., 2010, Mars Tectonics: Chapter 5 in Planetary Tectonics, T. R. Watters and R. A. Schultz, eds., Cambridge University Press, pp. 183-232.
Golombek, M. P., et al., 2006, Erosion rates at the Mars Exploration Rover landing sites and long-term climate change on Mars: Journal of Geophysical Research, Planets, v. 111, E12S10, doi:10.1029/2006JE002754.
Approved applicants must submit his/her official application via the NPP website at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc/application/index.htm. Reference RO# 18263: http://www2.orau.gov/NASA_Catalog/Opportunity/18263 The NPP has further eligibility requirements. Please review the guidelines prior to submitting your application. NPP Application Deadline is July 1, 2010.
References:
Golombek, M. P., et al., 2008, Martian surface properties from joint analysis of orbital, Earth-based, and surface observations: Chapter 21 in, The Martian Surface: Composition, Mineralogy and Physical Properties, J. F. Bell III editor, Cambridge University Press, p. 468-497.
Golombek, M. P., and Phillips, R. J., 2010, Mars Tectonics: Chapter 5 in Planetary Tectonics, T. R. Watters and R. A. Schultz, eds., Cambridge University Press, pp. 183-232.
Golombek, M. P., et al., 2006, Erosion rates at the Mars Exploration Rover landing sites and long-term climate change on Mars: Journal of Geophysical Research, Planets, v. 111, E12S10, doi:10.1029/2006JE002754.
Approved applicants must submit his/her official application via the NPP website at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc/application/index.htm. Reference RO# 18263: http://www2.orau.gov/NASA_Catalog/Opportunity/18263 The NPP has further eligibility requirements. Please review the guidelines prior to submitting your application. NPP Application Deadline is July 1, 2010.
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