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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY
GODDARD EARTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (GEST) CENTER
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 613-91-317 Research Activity - Impact of Aerosols on Arctic Environments
Research scientist required to research the impact of aerosols on Arctic environments using MISR multi-angle imaging data, along with other remote sensing data sets, in situ data, aerosol transport models, and simple physical modeling, as needed. Focus is likely to include tracking wildfire smoke and urban pollution particle transports, assessing aerosol direct radiative forcing, and possibly volcanic aerosol transports and/or aerosol impact on snow surface albedo in the context of new data acquired as part of the International Polar Year.
Requires - The position requires a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Physics or related fields. Experience with physics of remote sensing and satellite data analysis is desirable, with a working knowledge of atmospheric radiative transfer. 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 18, 2008, although positions remain open until filled. GEST partners are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers.
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