How do I get a chemistry job in NASA?

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Getting a job at NASA is highly competitive, especially for non-US citizens, due to a significant oversupply of qualified candidates. While having an ACS-accredited Chemistry degree and a strong GPA can facilitate employment in general chemistry roles, positions at NASA and government labs are particularly sought after and harder to secure. Funding cuts to NASA programs have further reduced job availability. Internships, such as those in nuclear research facilities, are valuable for gaining experience and technical skills. Additionally, many NASA projects are contracted out, typically focusing on development rather than pure research, which may provide alternative pathways into the field.
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Getting into NASA would be my greatest achievement.
Presently, I am a chemistry graduating student.
Do I need to study something to get qualified there?
(I am not a US citizen)
 
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NASA jobs are tough to get even for highly qualified US citizens.
 
Dr. Courtney said:
NASA jobs are tough to get even for highly qualified US citizens.

why? can you give me an insight?
 
Lots of people want to work at NASA. There is an oversupply of job candidates.

In general, for people with permission to work in the US, getting jobs with an ACS accredited Chemistry degree and a good GPA is not difficult.

But the jobs at NASA and the government labs are in high demand, and harder to get.

NASA programs are also not being funded as strongly as in the past, which means fewer jobs.
 
Dr. Courtney said:
Lots of people want to work at NASA. There is an oversupply of job candidates.

In general, for people with permission to work in the US, getting jobs with an ACS accredited Chemistry degree and a good GPA is not difficult.

But the jobs at NASA and the government labs are in high demand, and harder to get.

NASA programs are also not being funded as strongly as in the past, which means fewer jobs.
That's why I just don't trust studying chemistry alone could get me higher.
I agree, most of the government offices (not just labs) I have come across had been cutting everything down.

Then I shall start with the supporting companies.
I am actually taking advantage of being an intern as to earn experience, and exposure to technical stuffs as a preparation.
Presently, I just got another internship at a nuclear research facility.

I heard that some NASA's researches are contracted out.
Is it true?
 
xhera said:
I heard that some NASA's researches are contracted out.
Is it true?

Usually the stuff that is contracted out is more development than pure research, but a lot of that is contracted out.
 

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