Goddard Earth Sciences & Technology Center Staff

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY
GODDARD EARTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (GEST) CENTER

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:

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.

Research scientist is required to develop and evaluate satellite cloud retrieval algorithms, primarily using the MODIS instrument. Emphasis will be on assessment of passive cloud thermodynamic phase retrievals, the use of combined observations from the A-Train or aircraft simulators for retrieving cloud properties (e.g., solar reflectance, infrared, polarization, and active measurements) and analysis of satellite and aircraft data.

Requirements: The position requires a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, or related field. Applicant should have experience with solar and IR radiative transfer and remote sensing, be familiar with passive satellite cloud retrieval algorithms, and have computer skills such as programming in Fortran 90, C, and IDL (or other visualization-capable language). Selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance.

For best consideration, submit a cover letter (indicating position #613-112-402) a complete curriculum vitae, home address, visa status (if applicable) and names and telephone numbers 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.