Goddard Earth Sciences & Technology Center Staff

POSITION TITLE: Research Analyst

PERSONNEL STATUS: Exempt, Full-time, Grant-Funded
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

RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent will work with GEST Research Scientist Dr. Asaph Anyamba on a variety of research topics, including long-term vegetation dynamics, interactions between interannual climate/ rainfall variability, and land surface temperature both at global and continental scales.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Requires a Master of Science, Meteorology, Climatology, Statistics and Data Analysis. A minimum of one-year work experience with Linux, C++ and IDL Programming. Experience with UNIX/Linux platforms is required. Previous experience in the analysis of long-time series global satellite measurements a plus.
Note: Selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance.

SALARY: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION: Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume with three professional references to: Danita Eichenlaub, Acting Director, GEST/JCET, 5523 Research Park Drive, Suite 320, Baltimore, Maryland 21228 or by email to Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu by September 18, 2009 (application materials for this position will be accepted until position is filled).

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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