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.

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