RESEARCH SCIENTIST POSITION
Subject to funding approval, the Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center (GEST) will make a Research Faculty appointment at the Assistant Research Scientist, Associate Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist Research level (or in exceptional cases at the Research Associate level) as commensurate with experience. GEST is a Cooperative Agreement between the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) to collaborate in research programs in the Earth, Information, and Instrumentation sciences. GEST is a Consortium whose members include UMBC, Hampton University, Howard University, and Caelum Research Corporation. Positions will generally be located either at GSFC or at the offices of one of the consortium members. More than one candidate may be chosen for some positions. All candidates must have degrees in an appropriate physical discipline and a demonstrated research record in accordance with the specific qualifications listed for the following position::
610-119-416 Research Activity - Investigating Climate/Weather Linkages using the GEOS Model
A Research Scientist position (exceptional Research Associate candidates will be considered) is available through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center. The successful candidate will be posted to work at the Global Modeling and Assimilation Office (GMAO) of NASA GSFC in Greenbelt, MD.
A Research Scientist is sought to study weather/climate linkages with a focus on decadal time scales using the global coupled atmospheric/ocean general circulation model (AOGCM) developed in the GMAO at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The position involves running and analyzing ensembles of decade-long AOGCM hindcasts and other long simulations to address basic questions about decadal predictability, and the processes by which the ocean and other slow components of the climate system contribute to atmospheric predictability on these long time scales. A key focus will be on weather/climate linkages including impacts on tropical storms and middle latitude weather systems. Based in the GMAO at NASA GSFC, this position will involve collaborations with other scientists within GSFC as well as the broader research community.
Requirements: The position requires a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences or related area. Experience running global atmospheric and coupled models on high-end computing systems is essential, as is hands-on ability to run data-processing applications such as IDL and GrADS. A proven ability to communicate through conference presentations and scientific publications is needed. For posting to the GMAO at GSFC, selection is contingent upon obtaining a Goddard security clearance.
For best consideration, submit a cover letter (indicating position #610-119-416) a complete curriculum vitae, home address, visa status (if applicable) and names and telephone numbers of three references by February 15, 2010 (application materials for this position will be accepted until position is filled) to: Mrs. Danita Eichenlaub, Acting Director, GEST/JCET, 5523 Research Park Drive, Suite 320, Baltimore, Maryland 21228 or by email to Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu. GEST partners are Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employers.
]]>RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION
Subject to funding approval, the Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center (GEST) will make Research Faculty appointments at the Research Associate, Assistant Research Scientist, Associate Research Scientist, and Senior Research Scientist levels as commensurate with experience. GEST is a Cooperative Agreement between the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) to collaborate in research programs in the Earth, Information, and Instrumentation sciences. GEST is a Consortium whose members include UMBC, Hampton University, Howard University, and Caelum Research Corporation. Positions will generally be located either at GSFC or at the offices of one of the consortium members. More than one candidate may be chosen for some positions. All candidates must have degrees in an appropriate physical discipline and a demonstrated research record in accordance with the specific qualifications listed for each of the following position:
614-118-411 Research Activity - Marine Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Dynamics
A post-doctoral Research Associate position is available through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center. The successful candidate will be posted to work at the NASA GSFC in Greenbelt, MD.
A Research Scientist is required to support research directed at understanding marine biogeochemistry and ecosystem dynamics on regional scales. The candidate will develop and apply ocean color satellite algorithms of chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM), Dissolved (DOC) and Particulate Organic Carbon (POC), chlorophyll, and primary productivity within coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Arctic Ocean and northeastern U.S., and other regions using ocean color remote sensing data and field measurements. Project objectives include (1) refining and validating algorithms to retrieve CDOM, DOC, POC, phytoplankton functional types, and chlorophyll using MODIS and SeaWiFS data, (2) processing satellite data to examine the seasonal and interannual variability of POC, DOC, CDOM, chlorophyll and primary productivity, (3) to investigate processes including coastal hypoxia, primary productivity, ecosystem production of DOC, photooxidation of CDOM and DOC, and (4) to examine carbon fluxes from land to the ocean and from the continental margin to the open ocean. The research will emphasize the marine carbon cycle and the interactions and feedbacks between biological, chemical, and physical processes. The effort may require deployment on research cruises to conduct biogeochemical and optical measurements in the coastal ocean.
Requirements: The position requires a Ph.D. in oceanography, marine science or closely related field. The candidate must have knowledge and research experience in oceanography and ocean color satellite remote sensing. Programming experience with IDL, MATLAB and SeaDAS are required as well as experience working with large field datasets. Selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance
For best consideration, submit a cover letter (indicating position #614-118-411) a complete curriculum vitae, home address, visa status (if applicable) and names and telephone numbers of three references by February 10, 2010 (application materials for this position will be accepted until position is filled) by email to Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu. GEST partners are Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employers.
]]>The Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center (GEST) and the NASA Goddard Earth Sciences Division are seeking highly qualified Ph.D. scientists for collaboration in scientific research in one of the following research theme areas of the Division:
The first position of several offered will be the prestigious Yoram Kaufman Visiting Fellow. Selected candidates will be offered appointments as Goddard Visiting Fellows to pursue independent research in collaboration with scientists in the Laboratories within the Earth Sciences Division, and will have full access to NASA computing facilities and other resources at either the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD or at the Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York, NY. This solicitation is aimed at university faculty interested in sabbatical arrangements and, in exceptional cases, post-doctoral candidates. Candidates will be selected, by competition, amongst the above theme areas of research, but awards may not be made in all theme areas in any one competition year.
Initial appointments are expected to be for periods up to one year with terms and exact start dates negotiable.
Send your current Curriculum Vitae and the names and email addresses of three professional references along with a brief proposal (maximum three pages) that contains a statement of research interests, expected contributions to NASA's efforts, and your availability to:
Mrs. Valerie Casasanto, Program Coordinator
Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Mail Code 610.6
Greenbelt, MD 20771
ATTN: Goddard Visiting Fellows Program
Applications may be made at anytime of the year. Applicants wishing appointments to commence in Fall 2010 should apply by February 15, 2010 to be considered. All applications will be reviewed and selections made by April 2010.
Applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged. Selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance and possessing appropriate visa status to meet requirements for employment.
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Graduate Student Summer Program in Earth System Science (GSSP)
Target: graduate students in any Earth Science and related disciplines
Deadline: February 12, 2010.
If you would like to access the alumni project reports (available as PDF files), please use the following links:
2009 reports: http://gest.umbc.edu/student_opp/2009_gssp_reports.html
2008 reports: http://gest.umbc.edu/student_opp/2008_gssp_reports.html
2007 reports: http://gest.umbc.edu/student_opp/2007_gssp_reports.html
2006 reports: http://gest.umbc.edu/student_opp/2006_gssp_reports.html
2005 reports: http://gest.umbc.edu/student_opp/2005_gssp_reports.html
2004 reports: http://gest.umbc.edu/student_opp/2004_gssp_reports.html
2003 reports: http://gest.umbc.edu/student_opp/2003_gssp_reports.html
Summer Institute in Earth Sciences
Target: undergraduate students majoring in all areas of the physical sciences to research opportunities in the atmospheric, biospheric, and hydrospheric sciences, both theoretical and experimental.
Deadline: February 12, 2010.
If you would like to access the SIES alumni project reports (available as PDF files), please use the following link:
2009 reports: http://gest.umbc.edu/student_opp/2009_sies_reports.html
Target: students of any level who wish to work with a specific Goddard mentor may arrange for an internship in consultation with their mentor; such internships may be undertaken at any time of year.
]]>June 1 - August 6, 2010
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's (GSFC) Earth Sciences Division, through its Summer Institute in Earth Sciences program, is offering undergraduate students summer research opportunities at the world's leading Earth Sciences laboratories at NASA GSFC, located near Washington, DC in Greenbelt, MD. The Summer Institute provides students the unique opportunity to conduct an intensive research project, both theoretical and experimental, in Earth Sciences. No previous experience in these sciences is required. Students select from a number of available projects and are matched with a Goddard Earth scientist to carry out an intensive summer research project.THE PROGRAM
The program includes an Earth Science seminar series, NASA tours, and a variety of optional social and professional development events. To complete the program, both an oral report and a written report of the research effort will be required.
ELIGIBILITY
The program is directed primarily at undergraduates who are in their Junior year at the time of application. However, all undergraduates, who are currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university, are eligible, provided they are also U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. Computer and programming experience are highly desired, but not required. Applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
COMPENSATION AND SUPPORT
Students receive a grant of $4,000, local housing, and economy travel expenses. The program must be completed to receive the total amount of the grant.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications will be accepted beginning January 2nd. On-line application and instructions are available at: http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/Opps/OppsHome.php.
Application Deadline: February 12, 2010 (Please note, although the GSFC site lists February 7, 2010 as the closing date, for the Summer Institute program, applications will be accepted until February 12th.)In addition to the application on-line, please have your original transcript(s) sent to Valerie (below) by mail and a copy of your completed application form (email) to:
CONTACT:
Valerie Casasanto
Program Coordinator
Goddard Earth Sciences &Technology Center (GEST)
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Bldg. 22, Room 168, Code 610.6
Greenbelt, MD 20771
Ph: +1(301) 286-6605 Fax: +1(301) 286-0574
E-mail: Valerie.A.Casasanto@nasa.gov]]>
Program Dates: June 1 to August 6, 2010
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's (GSFC) Earth Sciences Division, in collaboration with the Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, is offering graduate student research opportunities through its Graduate Student Summer Program (GSSP).
GSSP provides students the unique opportunity to conduct an intensive research project at the world's leading Earth Sciences laboratories at NASA GSFC, located near Washington, DC in Greenbelt, MD. Many students have applied their summer experiences to their graduate theses.
GSSP is open to students enrolled in accredited U.S. graduate programs in the Earth, physical, or biological sciences; mathematics; engineering; or other disciplines. Participants must be either U.S. citizens or foreign nationals in U.S. schools who are either permanent residents or possess a valid F1 or J1 visa. Applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
COMPENSATION AND SUPPORT
Students will receive $12-$15/hour over the 10-week period, local housing, and travel expenses.
TO APPLY
The application must include:
Please feel free to visit http://earthsciences.gsfc.nasa.gov for further information on the various Earth sciences departments and scientists.
DEADLINE
Applications must be received no later than February 12, 2010. Selection announcements will be made by April 2010.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Valerie CasasantoDEPARTMENT: Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center and
Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology (JCET)
Note: Position is located at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center located in Greenbelt, Maryland.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Associate Director, the incumbent will be responsible for oversight of hiring and faculty reappointments for both the JCET and GEST research centers. Specific duties include: responding to requests for information on UMBC hiring practices; preparing all required documentation from Personnel Requisitions to drafting final justification to hire memos; coordinating new hires with Human Resources and International Educational Services; tracking hiring process and maintaining internal monitoring system; coordinating all Contingent hires; coordinating faculty reappointments; and performing other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree. Must have excellent customer service and organizational skills. Knowledge and experience with faculty hiring preferred. PeopleSoft, Human Resources and University experience desirable. Occasional travel to UMBC is required.
Note: Selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance.
SALARY: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
APPLICATION: For best consideration, submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references by November 30, 2009 (resumes will be accepted until the position is filled) to Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu or to:
Ms. Danita E. Eichenlaub, Acting Director
GEST/JCET
5523 Research Park Drive
Suite 320
Baltimore, MD 21228
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
UMBC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Please visit our web page at http://www.umbc.edu/hr for additional employment opportunities.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION
Subject to funding approval, the Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center (GEST) will make a Research Faculty appointment at the Research Associate (or in exceptional cases at the Assistant Research Scientist, Associate Research Scientist, and Senior Research Scientist) level as commensurate with experience. GEST is a Cooperative Agreement between the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) to collaborate in research programs in the Earth, Information, and Instrumentation sciences. GEST is a Consortium whose members include UMBC, Hampton University, Howard University, and Caelum Research Corporation. Positions will generally be located either at GSFC
or at the offices of one of the consortium members. More than one candidate may be chosen for some positions. All candidates must have degrees in an appropriate physical discipline and a demonstrated research record in accordance with the specific qualifications listed for the following position:
613-117-410 Research Activity - Creation and Validation of Tropospheric
Products from Aura
A Research Associate position is available through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center. The successful candidate will be posted to work at the Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics Branch (ACDB) of NASA GSFC in Greenbelt, MD. A Research Associate is sought to work in the creation and/or validation of trace gas and aerosol products from instruments on board NASA satellites (e.g., the Aura satellite, http://aura.gsfc.nasa.gov/). The ACDB is
particularly interested in a post doctoral researcher to focus on improving tropospheric products obtained from satellites such as the tropospheric column measurements of NO2 from the Ozone Monitoring Instrument on Aura. Such improvements will rely on improved knowledge of the stratospheric column, better characterization of the shape of the NO2 profile that can be obtained using observations from other instruments and models and by developing retrieval algorithms that use cloud, aerosol and surface
information from OMI and the MODIS instrument on EOS Aqua.
Requirements: The position requires a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Atmospheric Chemistry, Oceanic Sciences, Biosphere/Ecosystem Sciences, or related fields. Experience in numerical modeling and/or data analysis of in-situ measurements and satellite products and/or radiative transfer modeling is highly desirable. Computing skills such as programming in Fortran, IDL or other visualization software would be an asset. For posting to a location at GSFC or UMBC, selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance.
For best consideration, submit a cover letter (indicating position #613-117-410) a complete curriculum vitae, home address, visa status (if applicable) and names and telephone numbers of three references by December 11, 2009 (application materials for this position will be accepted until position is filled) to: Mrs. Danita Eichenlaub, Acting Director, GEST/JCET, 5523 Research Park Drive, Suite 320, Baltimore, Maryland 21228 or by email to Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu. GEST partners are Equal
Employment/Affirmative Action employers.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION
Subject to funding approval, the Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center (GEST) will make Research Faculty appointments at the Research Associate, Assistant Research Scientist, Associate Research Scientist, and Senior Research Scientist levels as commensurate with experience. GEST is a Cooperative Agreement between the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) to collaborate in research programs in the Earth, Information, and Instrumentation sciences. GEST is a Consortium whose members include UMBC, Hampton University, Howard University, and Caelum Research Corporation. Positions will generally be located either at GSFC or at the offices of one of the consortium members. More than one candidate may be chosen for some positions. All candidates must have degrees in an appropriate physical discipline and a demonstrated research record in accordance with the specific qualifications listed for the following position:
GEST 3395: Research Activity - Doppler Wind Lidar Simulations
A post-doctoral Research Associate position is available through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center. The successful candidate will be posted to work at either NASA/GSFC in Greenbelt, MD or the Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation in Camp Springs, MD.
We seek a Research Associate to carry out Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) which are important tools for assessing the impact of future observing systems. NASA is funding OSSE investigations of a future Doppler Wind Lidar demonstration mission recommended to the agency in the NRC Decadal Survey as a candidate for future implementation. The incumbent will support this investigation by setting up, executing and diagnosing data assimilation and forecast experiments using either the Goddard GEOS-5 system, the NCEP Global Forecast System or a combination of the two. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with scientists from NASA, NOAA/NCEP and NOAA/AOML.
Requirements: The position requires a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, or a related field. Experience in data assimilation, satellite remote sensing or diagnostics of atmospheric model experiments is a plus.
To be considered for this position, submit a cover letter (indicating position #3395), a complete curriculum vitae, home address, visa status (if applicable) and names and telephone numbers of three references by December 1, 2009 to: Danita Eichenlaub, Acting Director, GEST/JCET, 5523 Research Park Drive, Suite 320, Baltimore, Maryland 21228 or by email to Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu. Application materials for this position will be accepted until position is filled.
GEST partners are Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employers.
]]>RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION
Subject to funding approval, the Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center (GEST) will make Research Faculty appointments at the Research Associate, Assistant Research Scientist, Associate Research Scientist, and Senior Research Scientist levels as commensurate with experience. GEST is a Cooperative Agreement between the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) to collaborate in research programs in the Earth, Information, and Instrumentation sciences. GEST is a Consortium whose members include UMBC, Hampton University, Howard University, and Caelum Research Corporation. Positions will generally be located either at GSFC or at the offices of one of the consortium members. More than one candidate may be chosen for some positions. All candidates must have degrees in an appropriate physical discipline and a demonstrated research record in accordance with the specific qualifications listed for the following position:
610-110-387 Research Activity - Remote Sensing and Public Health
Research scientist is required to utilize remote sensing technology to monitor, predict, and facilitate the control of infectious disease transmission. As environmental and climatic factors have a profound role in initiating, promoting and sustaining the transmission of infectious diseases globally, the objective of the research is to develop empirical and theoretical models and techniques that can be used by public health organizations for disease surveillance and control. Applicants must be interested in understanding the details of infectious diseases transmission, and willing to interact with epidemiologists and experts in related disciplines. This research may include aspects of ecological modeling and biodiversity.
Requirements: The position requires a Ph.D. in Earth sciences, physics, mathematics, computer sciences, theoretical ecology or engineering with similar emphases. Past experience with methods for extracting or deriving geophysical parameters from satellite measurement would be helpful. Familiarity with common geospatial and GIS techniques; statistical methods (biostatistics desirable); numerical methods; and dynamic system modeling techniques and in particular, with C, IDL, R, SAS, ArcGIS and Matlab are definite assets. Selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance and possessing appropriate visa status to meet requirements for employment.
Applicants should identify the position by number on a cover letter which includes home address and visa status, if any, and submit it together with a complete curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to Danita Eichenlaub, Acting Director, GEST/JCET, 5523 Research Park Drive, Suite 320, Baltimore, Maryland 21228 or by email to Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu. This position will remain open until filled. GEST partners are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers.
]]>Comparison of the NASA GEOS-5 Model to MPLNET Aerosol Data
Student: Bryon Baumstarck, Rocky Mountain College
Mentor: Dr. Peter Colarco
Algorithms for Spaceborne Weather Radar
Student: Anuraj Chakraborty, UMBC
Mentor: Dr. Robert Meneghini
Driving Forces Behind Himalayan Glacial Melt
Student: Brandon Cottom, UMBC
Mentor: Dr. Eric Wilcox
An Observational Study of the Connection between Boundary Layer Structure and Precipitation in the U.S. Great Plains
Student: Melissa Dawson, University of Oklahoma
Mentor: Dr. Andrea Molod
Assessing the Accuracy of Land Cover Estimates for Earth Satellite Applications
Student: Ryan Max, UMBC
Mentor: Dr. Eric Brown de Colstoun
Satellite Remote Sensing of Aerosols: Factors That Affect Smoke Plume Injection Heights
Student: Catherine May, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Mentor: Dr. Charles Ichoku
Correlation of AIRS CO and MODIS AOD over the Northern Hemisphere from June-August 2008
Student: Kiran Quaraishi, UMBC
Mentor: Dr. Allen Chu
NLDAS Drought Monitors: Precipitation Deciles and the Palmer Drought Severity Index
Student: Vishana Ramdeen, Rutgers University
Mentor: Dr. David Mocko
Comparison of Satellite-Based Ocean Heat Content Estimates with Argo Measurements
Student: Brian Young, IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis)
Mentors: Dr. Paolo de Matthaeis & Dr. Daniel Jacob
Analysis of Errors Associated with the Estimation of Smoke Emission Rates from
Satellite Fire Radiative Power Measurements over North America
Student: Karandana Dharshana, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Mentor: Dr. Charles Ichoku
Atmospheric Transport of Patagonian Dust and Its Influence on Marine Biological Activity in the South Atlantic Ocean
Student: Matthew Johnson, North Carolina State University
Mentor: Dr. Santiago Gasso
Phenology-Climate Dynamics in Response to Changes in Land and Water Use Practices in Central Asia
Student: Jahan Kariyeva, University of Arizona
Mentor: Drs. Marc Imhoff and Lahouari Bounoua
Impact of High Resolution Land Surface Initialization on Convection along the Sierra Madre Occidental
Student: Wendi Kaufeld, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Mentors: Dr. Christa Peters-Lidard
Hydrologic Modeling of the Rio Grande Basin
Student: Prakash Khedun, Texas A&M
Mentors: Dr. John Bolton
Southwestern U.S. and Northwestern Mexico Dust Storm Modeling Trough Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer Data: A Machine Learning Perspective
Student: Pablo Rivas-Perea, University of Texas, El Paso
Mentors: Dr. James Tilton
Contribution of Aerosol-Cloud-Vegetation Interactions to the Hydrological Cycle during the Amazonian Biomass Burning Season
Student: John TenHoeve, Stanford University
Mentors: Dr. Lorraine Remer
California Heat Waves: Are Observations Enough? How Can Models Help?
Student: Aude Valade, University of California, Davis
Mentors: Dr. Joe Santanello
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION
Subject to funding approval, the Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center (GEST) will make Research Faculty appointments at the Research Associate, Assistant Research Scientist, Associate Research Scientist, and Senior Research Scientist levels as commensurate with experience. GEST is a Cooperative Agreement between the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) to collaborate in research programs in the Earth, Information, and Instrumentation sciences. GEST is a Consortium whose members include UMBC, Hampton University, Howard University, and Caelum Research Corporation. Positions will generally be located either at GSFC or at the offices of one of the consortium members. More than one candidate may be chosen for some positions. All candidates must have degrees in an appropriate physical discipline and a demonstrated research record in accordance with the specific qualifications listed for the following position:
613-112-399: Data analysis of satellite cloud property retrievals and other parameters from multiple satellites
A post-doctoral Research Associate position is available through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center. The successful candidate will be posted to work at the NASA GSFC in Greenbelt.
Requirements: The position requires a Ph.D. in Physics, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or a related field. The candidate will perform data analysis of satellite cloud property retrievals and other parameters from multiple satellites including but not limited to the Aura OMI, Aqua MODIS, CloudSat and will also work on advanced algorithms utilizing multiple sensors. Candidate will also perform simulation studies for future satellite platforms. We seek a research associate who has experience with data analysis programs such as IDL and Matlab. Candidate should have basic programming skills. The candidate should have a working knowledge of radiative transfer theory. Experience with radiative transfer codes (thermal IR through the ultraviolet) is desired. Selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance.
For best consideration, submit a cover letter (indicating position # 613-112-399) a complete curriculum vitae, home address, visa status (if applicable) and names and telephone numbers of three references by November 3, 2009 (application materials for this position will be accepted until position is filled) to: Danita Eichenlaub, Acting Director, GEST/JCET, 5523 Research Park Drive, Suite 320, Baltimore, Maryland 21228 or by email to Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu. GEST partners are Equal Employment/ Affirmative Action employers.
]]>RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION
Subject to funding approval, the Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center (GEST) will make Research Faculty appointments at the Research Associate, Assistant Research Scientist, Associate Research Scientist, and Senior Research Scientist levels as commensurate with experience. GEST is a Cooperative Agreement between the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) to collaborate in research programs in the Earth, Information, and Instrumentation sciences. GEST is a Consortium whose members include UMBC, Hampton University, Howard University, and Caelum Research Corporation. Positions will generally be located either at GSFC or at the offices of one of the consortium members. More than one candidate may be chosen for some positions. All candidates must have degrees in an appropriate physical discipline and a demonstrated research record in accordance with the specific qualifications listed for the following position:
613-112-404 Research Activity - Investigating the role of aerosols in climate change and air quality
A Research Associate position is available through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center. The successful candidate will be posted to work at the NASA GSFC in Greenbelt, MD.
Research Associate will investigate the role of aerosols in climate change and air quality through global/regional modeling studies and data analysis. Specific research areas include (1) aerosol effects on hydrological cycles, including monsoon and snow/ice melting, (2) global and regional aerosol radiative forcing estimates through an improvement of the optical parameters based on AERONET and satellite observations, and (3) assessment of the effects of future climate change on regional air quality and future emission change on climate.
Requirements: The position requires a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, or related field. Applicant having experience in numerical modeling is highly desirable. Computing skills include Fortran, IDL, and visualization software. Selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance.
For best consideration, submit a cover letter (indicating position #613-112-404), a complete curriculum vitae, home address, visa status (if applicable) and names and contact information (telephone numbers, email addresses) of three references by October 20, 2009 (application materials for this position will be accepted until position is filled) to: Danita Eichenlaub, Acting Director, GEST/JCET, 5523 Research Park Drive, Suite 320, Baltimore, Maryland 21228 or by email to Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu. GEST partners are Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employers.
]]>ATTENTION College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences and College of Engineering and Information Technology Departments
The Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center welcomes candidate recommendations from the relevant UMBC departments offering graduate degrees for the 2009/10 GEST Graduate Student Fellowship. One (1) fellowship for the 2009/10 Academic Year will be awarded to a qualified, full-time degree-seeking graduate student in an Earth, biological, physical or computer science, mathematics or engineering discipline whose thesis research is aligned with similar research conducted within the GEST Center and NASA Goddard's Earth Sciences Division. The fellowship is valued at a maximum of $44,000 for one year and renewable for one additional year, which includes: in-state tuition for a maximum of ten (10) credits per semester (all other fees are the responsibility of the graduate student), UMBC health insurance benefits and an annual stipend of $26,250. In addition, the GEST Center will fund limited travel for the student to attend one professional conference pertinent to the student's field of study.
All recommendations sent to GEST must come directly from the department; therefore, students interested in applying should contact their Graduate Program Director or thesis supervisor to be considered for this fellowship.
Qualifications and stipulations:
The student's department must forward a copy of the student's graduate school application and transcripts with a cover letter by the Department Chair or Graduate Program Director explaining why the department believes the applicant is an excellent candidate for this fellowship. The deadline to receive applications for this fellowship is July 31, 2009. A selection will be made in early August.
Send your recommendations and materials to:
Valerie Casasanto, Program Coordinator
Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Mail Code 610.6
Greenbelt, MD 20771
Phone: (301) 286-6605 Email: VCasa@umbc.edu]]>