The Universities Space Research Association’s Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston, TX, invites applications for a full-time staff scientist. This position is funded at least half-time for two years. We seek a mid-career, self-motivated scientist with a strong record of outstanding research and a demonstrated record of external funding. We will also consider applications from early career scientists with similar research records and a history of successful research grants. We especially wish to augment and extend our expertise in astromaterials research, specifically the petrology and geochemistry of planetary materials, including extraterrestrial solid and terrestrial analog samples. The successful applicant will maintain and enhance the strong ties between the LPI and the Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science Division at NASA Johnson Space Center and will have access to analytical and experimental facilities at both LPI and JSC. For more information about the position, please contact the LPI Director, Dr. Lisa Gaddis, lgaddis@lpi.usra.edu<mailto:lgaddis@lpi.usra.edu>. The complete job description and a link to the application website is available at https://www.lpi.usra.edu/science/positions-available/#staffSci1 . Review of candidates will begin after March 1, 2024; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. -- Allan H. Treiman Principal Scientist Lunar and Planetary Institute, USRA 3600 Bay Area Blvd. Houston TX 77058-1113 281-486-2117 “How we behave toward cats here below determines our status in heaven.” Robert A. Heinlein