Job Details

Mars Postdoc

Position Number: 6396089
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Science - Geology, Earth Sciences & Oceanography

Mars Postdoc

Requisition Number: 66017
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 23-Jul-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Mars postdoc position will work on the Mastcam-Z or SHERLOC instruments with potential additional research areas in the examination of salty/dusty ice melt under Mars conditions or examination of salts and brines relevant to meteorites. The position will also have the opportunity to contribute to other ongoing work in the research group.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

LASP is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado Boulder employing over 700 scientists, engineers, support personnel, and students. The University of Colorado receives more NASA funding than any public university in the country, due in large part to LASP programs. Professional engineers work closely with scientists and assembly technicians in designing and building space flight hardware while helping mentor students as entry-level engineers working on these programs. LASP is particularly proud of a work environment that supports employee creativity and productivity and offers opportunities for diverse experiences and a broad range of responsibilities.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Scientific data analysis, publication, and modeling.

What You Should Know

The initial appointment is for one year, with an additional two years expected contingent upon performance and funding.

What We Can Offer

$85,000- $95,000
We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 200% matching for the first 5% contributed with immediate vesting.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

What We Require

PhD in geology, planetary sciences, or related field.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV.
Cover Letter.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

Please apply by 7/23/25 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Mars-Postdoc/66017