Goddard Earth Sciences & Technology Center Staff

POSITION TITLE: Media Specialist, Science Animation
GEST 130-67-234-L

PERSONNEL STATUS: Exempt, Full time, Grant Funded
Position is for one year with the possibility of extension.
Note: This is a grant-funded position wherein employment is contingent upon
the renewal of the grant and carries no layoff or reinstatement rights.

DEPARTMENT: Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center

Position is located at the Goddard Space Flight Center located in Greenbelt, Maryland.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Excellent opportunity for an animator with an interest in creating exciting CGI products for NASA science missions. Animator will work with scientists, data visualizers, writers, web designers, and producers to create high-profile 3D content for major NASA science themes including Earth Science, astrophysics, solar and planetary science. Animator will also works with NASA engineers to illustrate mission concepts and objectives. Animation products will be incorporated into a wide array of products used by the broadcast/online media, science centers, formal and informal educational environments, documentary films, podcasts, etc. The incumbent will research and coordinate assignments with scientists, producers and writers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree. Should have working knowledge of 3D animation and experience with tools/software such as Maya, Lightwave, Shake, and After Effects. Note: Selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance.

SALARY: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience

APPLICATION: For best consideration, submit a cover letter indicating position number, resume and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references by October 31, 2008 (resumes will be accepted until the position is filled) to:

Dr. Tom Low
GEST/JCET
UMBC
5523 Research Park Drive, Suite 320
Baltimore, MD 21228

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are an U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

UMBC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Last Updated September 30, 2008 1:27 PM