NASA JOB OPPORTUNITY: PLANETARY SCIENTIST, JOHNSON SPACE CENTER
Space Scientist, AST, Planetary Studies (Direct Hire, GS14)
NASA Johnson Space Center
Houston, TX
As a Planetary Scientist leading the organics portfolio within the Research Branch of the Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) division at NASA Johnson Space Center,
you will be responsible for collaborating with division and branch management to conduct and integrate research activities across your specified field of research, as well as
determine, plan for, and execute short-term and long-term goals for the organics portfolio.
Accepting Applications: 1/17/2025 – 1/30/2025
Duties
* Provides expertise to the Agency and scientific community as required including in support of human and robotic missions.
* Performs world-class research on organic components of astromaterials using spectroscopy, spectrometry, or other techniques, with demonstrated expertise in making both in situ
and ex situ measurements.
* Collaborates with existing ARES scientists and external partners in the detailed study of organic components of astromaterials.
* Writes grant proposals related to organic analyses.
* Provides service to the Agency and scientific community as required in their area of expertise (e.g; paper reviews, grant panel reviews, assessment groups, or public engagement).
* Works with Branch Management to organize and manage work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements for the organics portfolio. Determines short- and long-term goals
for the portfolio, as well as strategies to achieve them.
* Communicates, collaborates and builds consensus with multiple stakeholders, the scientific community, external advisory committees, senior NASA leaders, interagency and
international partners, and programs and projects at NASA Centers.
* Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an
environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.