A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The lab, under the direction of Dr. Carlos Calle, is involved in NASA’s Lunar Exploration program, developing technologies for the mitigation of lunar dust deposition on equipment, optical systems, thermal radiators, and spacesuits during lunar exploration missions. The postdoctoral researcher will be directly involved in this effort and will work closely with the laboratory’s researchers. Interested candidates with a recent Ph.D. in any area of experimental physics are encouraged to apply.
See the official posting of the position at the NASA Postdoctoral Program site.
Applications should be submitted electronically to the NASA Postdoctoral Program
Note: U.S. Citizenship required
Below is a list of programs that may financial aid and opportunities for future research partnerships.
Faculty Sabbaticals
Opportunities for college/university physics faculty on sabbatical leaves to join the ESPL Research group. Contact Dr. Carlos Calle at 321-867-3274.
Research Associate Positions are awarded to applicants who hold the PhD, ScD, or other earned research doctoral degree recognized in US academic circles as equivalent to the PhD or must present acceptable evidence of having completed all the formal academic requirements for one of these degrees before tenure may begin. Applicants must have demonstrated superior ability for creative research.
Senior Research Associateships are awarded only to applicants who have held the doctorate five years or more at the time of application or to persons who hold a permanent appointment in academia, government, or industry and have research experience that has resulted in significant contributions and recognition as established investigators in their specialized fields. Awards to Senior Research Associates are usually for one year, but awards for periods of three months or longer may be considered..
Opportunities for graduate students majoring in physics, astronomy, or space sciences to join the ESPL research group for up to 3 years.
Opportunities for students gain work experience while completing their academic studies.
Opportunities for undergraduate students majoring in physics, astronomy, or space sciences to work in the ESPL for 10 weeks during the summer.
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