Goddard Earth Sciences & Technology Center Staff

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 613-85-000 Research Activity – Remote Sensing of Precipitation

Research scientist required to participate in remote sensing studies of precipitation and latent heating using spaceborne microwave radiometer and combined radiometer/radar observations. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary research team at NASA/GSFC's Mesoscale Atmospheric Processes Branch to develop techniques for estimating rainfall rates and vertical profiles of precipitation microphysical properties/latent heating using a combination of remote sensing data and advanced 3-D cloud-resolving model simulations.

These methods will be applied to remote sensing observations from spaceborne microwave radiometer/radar combinations such as the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission's Microwave Imager and Precipitation Radar. The estimated vertical profiles of precipitation and latent heating will be used to provide the basis for precipitation/latent heating algorithms applicable to data from other spaceborne radiometers, such as the Special Sensor Microwave/Imager and Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer-EOS. The end goal of these efforts will be the mapping of precipitation and latent heating distributions for global energy and water cycle studies.

Requires – The position requires a Ph.D. in a physical science or engineering. Knowledge of cloud physics, radiative transfer, and microwave/radar remote sensing of precipitation is also desired. Applicants should be proficient in computer programming (FORTRAN or C) and be familiar with basic operating systems. 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 August 15, 2007, although positions remain open until filled. GEST partners are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers.

Last Updated July 16, 2007 1:43 PM