Goddard Earth Sciences & Technology Center Staff

RESEARCH SCIENTIST 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 positions:

GEST 610-91-318 Research Activity – Remote Sensing and Public Health

Research scientist 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.

Requires – The position requires a Ph.D. in Earth sciences, physics, mathematics, computer sciences, or engineering with similar emphases. Past experience with methods for extracting or deriving geophysical parameters from satellite measurement at the appropriate spatial and temporal resolutions would be very 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, 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 references, to Dr. Tom Low, Associate Director, GEST, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Suite 320 5523 Research Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21228. Applications are requested prior to April 19, 2008, although positions remain open until filled. GEST partners are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers.

Last Updated March 11, 2008 5:00 PM