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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 912-02-036 Research Activity - Cirrus Cloud Physics
Post-doctoral research scientist sought with an interest in the microphysical and dynamical development of cirrus clouds, whether formed in-situ or outflow from a convective cloud system, including explicit account of nucleation and radiative processes. Experience in the modeling of cloud systems, especially the ice phase, is desirable. Current tools to be used in these studies include 1-D and 2-D models with spectral (bin) treatment of aerosol and ice crystal particle size distributions. Studies will involve working with in-situ and remote-sensing data collected during field missions. In particular, data collected from both a Raman lidar and a 35-GHz millimeter-wave cloud radar (MMCR) are used to derive the deposition rate and phase relaxation time in cirrus.
There will be future opportunities to participate in field campaigns.
Requires - The position requires a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Cloud Physics, or related field. Applicants preferred who have experience in modeling the ice phase of cloud systems and working with in-situ and remote-sensing data. Skills such as programming in Fortran 90, C, and IDL (or other visualization-capable language) would be an asset. Selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance and possessing appropriate visa status to meet requirements for employment.
For best consideration, submit a cover letter (indicating position # GEST 912-02-036) a complete curriculum vitae, home address, visa status (if applicable) and names and telephone numbers of three references by October 7, 2008 (applications for this position will be accepted until position is filled) to: Dr. Tom Low, Associate Director, GEST, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Suite 320, 5523 Research Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21228. GEST partners are Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employers.
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