NASA Postdoctoral Program Opportunities

Solar System Exploration: Laboratory Infrared Molecular Spectroscopy

Opportunity ID	17764
Opportunity URL	https://npp.usra.edu/opportunities/details/?ro=17764
Location	Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD 20771
Field of Science	Planetary Science
Advisors	Michael J. Mumma, Primary Advisor 301-286-6994 Michael.J.Mumma@nasa.gov Dennis C. Reuter 301-286-2042 Dennis.C.Reuter@nasa.gov
Citizenship Requirement	U.S. Citizens Accepted Lawful Permanent Residents Accepted Foreign nationals who are in the U.S. at the time of application and on a valid J1 visa Accepted; Foreign nationals, asylees or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid EAD card and pending I-485 or I-589 forms Accepted. Note: At this time, GSFC does not accept NPP applications from citizens of designated countries unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S. The Designated Countries List is available at https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control
Description	This laboratory carries out experimental and theoretical studies on the spectroscopy of molecules of astrophysical and planetary atmospheric interest. Emphasis is given to laboratory measurements of molecular absorption line spectra at resolving powers approaching 10⁷. Cryogenic long-path cells are available to reproduce as well as possible planetary atmospheric conditions. This involves the use of tunable semiconductor lasers and Fourier-transform spectrometers covering the wavelength range from 5-30 m, although far infrared (up to 100 m) instruments are also available. This laboratory also provides a direct support role for field-measurement programs. A prime motivator for the laboratory measurements is scientific support for the Composite Infrared Spectrometer on the Cassini orbiter.

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