NASA discovered a unique vacancy of an officer of the planetary defense. A vacancy appeared on the official website of the government.
In fact, there are only two positions – one in NASA, the second in the European space Agency.
What have to do «defender of Earth»? No, while it doesn’t mean he’s wearing a superhero costume and Blaster will protect our planet from aliens.
The planetary protection officer monitors the implementation of space missions , NASA, which are connected with the study of other planets.
The incumbent will have to travel all over the world, where launch probes or other devices for research of planets. His task is to prevent the ingress of bacteria from Earth to other planets and Vice versa — extraterrestrial organisms on Earth.
Requirements candidate harsh – he needs to be at least a year of public service at a high level, higher technical education, as well as excellent diplomatic skills and ability to make the right decision during difficult discussions.
To earn the planetary protection officer will be from 124 to 187 thousand dollars per year. Applications can be submitted until 14 August.
