Organization: NASA / Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
Department/Program: NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP)
Location: Multiple NASA Centers across the United States

Position Overview
The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers research opportunities at NASA centers in areas spanning planetary science, Earth system science, astrophysics, heliophysics, engineering, and more. Fellows pursue independent but NASA-aligned research under the mentorship of a NASA scientist. NASA Postdoctoral Program

Duration / Type of Position
Full-time postdoctoral fellowship, typically 1–3 years depending on the opportunity.

Start Date

• Current application cycle: November 2025 
• Application deadline (extended): 19 December 2025, 6 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time NASA Postdoctoral Program 
• Start dates vary by project and center. 

Supervisor / Contact Person
Varies by specific NPP opportunity; each listing includes a designated NASA advisor.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant STEM field (e.g., planetary science, physics, astronomy, engineering, Earth sciences, computer science). 
• Strong record of research productivity and potential for leadership. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with space-related research, large datasets, modeling, or mission data analysis (varies by project). 

Application Materials

• Online application through the NPP system. 
• Research proposal, CV, publications list. 
• Letters of reference (as specified in each call). 

Application Deadline
19 December 2025 (current cycle). NASA Postdoctoral Program

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive stipend (varies by location). 
• Relocation allowance and limited research/travel funds (per program rules). 

Apply Here (copyable link)
https://npp.orau.org/index.html

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