Postdoctoral Fellowship – NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP)
Organization: NASA / Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
Location: United States (various NASA Centers & Facilities)
Position Overview
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers early-career researchers an opportunity to conduct innovative, mission-relevant research alongside NASA scientists. Fellows work at NASA Centers across the U.S. on projects spanning planetary science, astrophysics, Earth science, aerospace engineering, and technology development.
Duration / Type of Position
Temporary postdoctoral fellowship (length varies by project and center)
Supervisor / Contact Person
General contact: npp@orau.org
Mentors listed per opportunity in the NASA NPP database
Required Qualifications
- PhD in a relevant STEM field
- Demonstrated research excellence and communication skills
Preferred / Desirable Qualifications
- Research experience in planetary science, aerospace, or engineering disciplines
- Ability to work in large, interdisciplinary environments
Application Materials
- Curriculum Vitae (including publication list)
- Research proposal and statement of interest
- Letter of support from prospective NASA mentor
- References (submitted via portal)
Application Deadline
November 1, 2025 (6:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time)
Salary and Benefits
Competitive NASA Postdoctoral scale; access to NASA facilities and research resources
Application Link:
NASA Postdoctoral Program Application Portal (ORAU):
https://npp.orau.org/
NASA NPP Information Page:
https://npp.orau.org/applicants