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 971-00-002 Research Activity – Land Data Assimilation

Research scientist required for studies in land data assimilation research in the Global Modeling and Assimilation Office (GMAO) of NASA GSFC. The scientist will participate in the development and testing of the off-line and coupled GMAO land data assimilation systems, including the assimilation of soil moisture, skin temperature, and snow satellite observations.

Requires – A Ph.D. in hydrology, or a related field. Candidate must have a solid background with remotely sensed data, along with previous hands-on experience in modeling and data assimilation. It is desirable to have conducted large-scale computations, and code and script development in FORTRAN90 and UNIX on parallel architectures. Experience with radiative transfer models is a plus. 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 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/JCET, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Suite 320, 5523 Research Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21228. Applications are requested prior to January 31, 2005, but will be accepted until position is filled. GEST partners are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers.

Last Updated January 10, 2006 11:12 AM