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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 614-91-319 Research Activity – 3-D Remote Sensing of Vegetation
A post-doctoral research scientist is required for development, validation and utilization of remote sensing algorithms to retrieve 3-D structure of vegetation using space and airborne lidar and radar remote sensing. Opportunity to explore synergy and fusion of lidar, radar, and passive optical data sets. This position is funded initially for one year and can be extended for up to two additional years if additional funding becomes available. The position is located at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance and possessing appropriate visa status to meet requirements for employment.
Requires – The position requires a Ph.D. in a field related to terrestrial biospheric sciences, such as ecology, forestry, agronomy and geography with emphasis on quantitative remote sensing. Candidate should have experience and interest in the development and/or use of active and passive remote sensing algorithms to infer vegetation structure and condition as it relates to the carbon cycle and ecosystem dynamics. Experience in the use of and familiarity with canopy reflectance and forest growth models is highly desirable.
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
May 21, 2008, although positions remain open until filled. GEST partners are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers.
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