Planetary Research Jobs

The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, Brown University are searching for a postdoctoral research associate to join a NASA S-cubed funded project. The research includes analyses of various organic compounds in extraterrestrial samples (carbonaceous meteorites, pristine asteroid samples) using GC/HPLC/UPLC chromatography and quadrupole/high resolution orbitrap mass spectrometry techniques, as well as construction of an interactive GCMS and chromatography database for organic compounds in extraterrestrial samples. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in one of the following areas including chromatography and Mass spectrometry, Organic Geochemistry (preferably related to astromaterials), Astrobiology, cosmo-organic chemistry. A wide range of chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation is available for analyzing extraterrestrial organic compounds at Brown. These include GCFID, GCMS, HPLCMS, GC-isotope ratio-MS, and a newly acquired state-of-the-art UPLC-orbitrap mass spectrometer (Thermo Exploris 240). This position is funded for three years. The position can start as early as October 1, 2026.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a summary of research accomplishments and career objectives. Inquiries regarding this position and all application materials should be sent directly to Yongsong_Huang@brown.edu.. Review of applications will continue till the position is filled. Brown University is an equal opportunity employer.allenges like asteroid detection, impact mitigation, space law, or public education.