Physical Scientist, AST, Life Support Studies

You will serve as an AST Life Support Studies senior scientist within the Space Biosciences Division leading deep-space exploration research, directing multidisciplinary bioscience teams, and translating findings into mission capabilities. You will also provide scientific authority for mission development, data analysis, and astronaut health while supporting NASA's objectives through advanced biological investigations and strategic leadership.

Direct complex scientific investigations in space biosciences and deep-space exploration; set research objectives, priorities, methods, and technical approaches for high-impact exploration missions across programs and partners.

Provide scientific leadership for deep-space mission planning, design, development, and execution; define science objectives, instrument requirements, mission concepts, data strategies, and success criteria for exploration.

Direct integration and interpretation of multi-omics, physiological, and imaging data from spaceflight and analogs using advanced computational methods to define biological mechanisms, risks, and countermeasures for exploration.

Direct collaborative research with scientists, engineers, and government and external partners; set scientific priorities and resolve complex biological and experimental challenges affecting human and robotic exploration programs.

Evaluate research findings and translate results into implications for biological impacts and countermeasures, planetary protection, closed-loop life support, bioregenerative systems, and long-duration human exploration missions.

Provide leadership with authoritative scientific recommendations on research priorities, technology development, investments, and biological risks affecting future human and robotic exploration missions and program decisions.