DEPARTMENT: Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology (JCET) and
Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to a Business Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the financial administration of grant funding for both the JCET and GEST research centers. Specific duties include: assisting faculty with the submission of grant proposals; reconciling expenses; and performing other duties as assigned.
Note: Occasional travel to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Business or related field and at least four years experience of progressively responsible accounting and budgetary duties. Must have a strong accounting background and computer skills including MS Office as well as database and spreadsheet manipulation. Must be self directed, detail oriented with excellent customer service and organizational skills. PeopleSoft and University experience desired.
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 and resume', along with the names and telephone numbers of three professional references by July 22, 2009 (resumes will be accepted until the position is filled) to:

Mr. Jim Citro, Staffing Specialist
GEST/JCET
5523 Research Park Drive. Suite 320
Baltimore, MD 21228
Email: Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu

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

Please visit our website at http://www.umbc.edu/hr/employment/ for additional employment opportunities.

DEPARTMENT: Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center

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

RESPONSIBILITIES: GEST and NASA GSFC are seeking a video journalist or new media producer with a passion for visual science storytelling. We are looking for a producer to generate stories and multimedia content on space science topics such as star/galaxy formation, our sun and the emerging science of space weather, the Hubble Space Telescope, black holes, dark energy, the big bang and the formation of the early universe. The duties of the position include researching, proposing, and producing space science programming for use by a wide array of audiences including broadcast, print and online media, educators, students, museums, and the general public; producing short form video on demand (podcast/vodcast), video news releases, live public affairs and news programming, educational vignettes, vblogs, webcasts, and integrated web content; working with senior producers, scientists, writers and web developers on all phases of production: developing and pitching story ideas, working with animators and graphic artists to develop core visual content, writing, shooting, editing, and sharing/distribution; and managing multiple projects and producing superior content under tight deadlines. Interest and awareness of NASA's scientific missions is desirable. The ideal candidate should be a gifted visual communicator who is familiar with video and new media production. It is desired that the person has experience in journalistic/newsroom environment. Since many of our stories require animation, the ability to work with animators and knowledge of the tools, techniques, and language of visualization is very valuable. We seek someone with personal participation and interest in user-generated content and online communities such as YouTube, Facebook, Flickr, and who has an understanding of evolving digital landscape is affecting news, journalism and educational programming.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree with superior writing, editing, and project management skills. Candidate must have experience in the entire range of video production processes including writing, field and studio production, post-production (we use FCP), and online distribution. 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, along with resume' and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references by June 30, 2009 (resumes will be accepted until the position is filled) to:

Jim Citro
Staffing Specialist
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Suite 320, 5523 Research Park Drive
Baltimore, MD 21228
Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu

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

Please visit our website at http://www.umbc.edu/hr/employment/ for additional employment opportunities.

DEPARTMENT: Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center

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

RESPONSIBILITIES: GEST and NASA GSFC are seeking an animator or CGI artist to illustrate some of the most mind-blowing Earth and Space Science stories in the Universe! Our small animation group is part a vibrant science communication team that includes producers, writers, data visualizers, educators, and interactive web designers. Our animations and illustrations are distributed just about everywhere - cell phones, news broadcasts, documentaries, viral videos, spheres, domes, and IMAX theaters. You will have a chance to work on a wide array of NASA content including Earth science, astrophysics, solar and planetary science. Animators also work with our engineers with illustrate mission concepts and objectives. Duties of the position include researching and coordinating assignments with scientists, producers, and writers, creating storyboards, 3D models, and renders full 3D animation and graphics as needed, producing animations of NASA science results and mission objectives, translating complex scientific concepts into clear, scientifically informative and engaging animations and illustrations, assisting senior animators and visualizers by creating models, rigging characters, setting up scenes/lighting, rendering, or compositing and managing multiple projects and produces superior content under tight deadlines. Having an interest and awareness of NASA's scientific missions, a passion for science and science communication, and personal participation and interest in user-generated content and online communities, such as YouTube, Facebook, and Flickr will be an asset to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge of skills and techniques required for the production and coordination of high quality 3D computer animation including skills in solid modeling, realistic 3D lighting techniques, particle systems, character rigging, texture mapping and animation. The candidate should have working knowledge of 3D animation and experience with tools/software such as Maya, Lightwave, Shake, and After Effects. The candidate must have demo reel or links to previous work. 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, along with resume' and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references by June 30, 2009 (resumes will be accepted until the position is filled) to:

Jim Citro
Staffing Specialist
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Suite 320, 5523 Research Park Drive
Baltimore, MD 21228
Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu

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

Please visit our website at http://www.umbc.edu/hr/employment/ for additional employment opportunities.

DEPARTMENT: Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center

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

RESPONSIBILITIES: GEST and NASA GSFC is seeking a video journalist or new media producer with a passion for visual science storytelling. We are looking for a producer to generate stories on science topics generally related to NASA's remote sensing and Earth Observing System including climate change, Earth system science, oceans, global biosphere and productivity, atmosphere, aerosols and stratospheric ozone losses and recovery, and observation of natural disasters such as wildland fires, hurricanes, floods, drought. This fellowship will also involve a fair number of stories from the popular Landsat series of missions. Duties of the position include researching, proposing, and producing space science programming for use by a wide array of audiences including broadcast, print and online media, educators, park rangers, students, museums, and the general public; producing short form video on demand (podcast/vodcast), video news releases, live public affairs and news programming, educational vignettes, vblogs, webcasts, and integrated web content; working with senior producers, scientists, writers and web developers on all phases of production: developing and pitching story ideas, working with animators and graphic artists to develop core visual content, writing, shooting, editing, and sharing/distribution; and managing multiple projects and producing superior content under tight deadlines. Interest and awareness of NASA's scientific missions Is desirable. The ideal candidate should be a gifted visual communicator who is familiar with video and new media production. It is desirable to have experience in journalistic/newsroom environment. Since many of our stories require data visualization, the ability to work with data visualizers and animators and knowledge of the tools, techniques, and language of visualization is very valuable. Personal participation and interest in user-generated content and online communities such as YouTube, Facebook, and Flickr would be valuable. The candidate should have an understanding of the evolving digital landscape is affecting news, journalism and educational programming.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree with superior writing, editing, and project management skills. Candidate must have experience in the entire range of video production processes including writing, field and studio production, post-production (we use FCP), and online distribution. 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, along with resume' and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references by June 30, 2009 (resumes will be accepted until the position is filled) to:

Jim Citro
Staffing Specialist
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Suite 320, 5523 Research Park Drive
Baltimore, MD 21228
Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu

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

Please visit our website at http://www.umbc.edu/hr/employment/ for additional employment opportunities.

DEPARTMENT: Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center

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

RESPONSIBILITIES: GEST and NASA GSFC are seeking an individual with a computer science background and an interest in computer graphics and science. Duties of the position include visualization of Earth and Space science remote sensing data; researching and coordinating assignments with scientists, producers, and writers; creating storyboards, and rendering finished data visualizations; and managing multiple projects and producing superior content under tight deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree. Candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge of skills and techniques required for the production and coordination of high quality data visualization. Programming knowledge to prepare data for use by certain high-end software tools such as Maya and Renderman. Must have demo reel or links to previous work. An interest and awareness of NASA's scientific missions and a passion for science and science communication is desirable. 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, along with resume and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references by June 30, 2009 (resumes will be accepted until the position is filled) to:

Jim Citro
Staffing Specialist
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Suite 320, 5523 Research Park Drive
Baltimore, MD 21228
Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu

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

Please visit our website at http://www.umbc.edu/hr/employment/ for additional employment opportunities.

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 the following position:

554-107-365 Research Activity - Solid State/Diode Laser Specialist

A post-doctoral Research Associate position is available through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center. It is expected that the successful candidate will be posted to the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

We seek a Research Associate to assist in the development and testing of solid-state lasers. This includes building bread-board prototypes and testing performance of diode pumped, Nd:YAG lasers, assisting in the automated testing of these units and using results of model results to iterate design and optimize performance and feeding results of prototype performance into production designs.

Requirements - The position requires a Ph.D. in Physics, Optical Sciences, Engineering or related fields. The position requires laser laboratory experience, with a demonstrated knowledge of solid-state lasers and laser characterization equipment - energy meters, detectors, beam profiling equipment, etc. The ability to program in LabView will be an asset. The candidate should be able to work independently. For posting to a location at GSFC, selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance and possessing appropriate visa status to meet requirements for employment.

For best consideration, submit electronically a cover letter (indicating position #554-107-365) a complete curriculum vitae, home address, visa status (if applicable) and names and telephone numbers of three references by June 15, 2009 (application materials for this position will be accepted until position is filled) to: Mr. Jim Citro (Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu), Staffing Specialist, GEST, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Suite 320, 5523 Research Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21228. GEST partners are Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employers.

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 the following position:

610-108-373 Research Activity - Giovanni Research Scientist

Provide scientific and technical direction to several small projects related to the fusion/merger and intercomparison of atmospheric datasets (multi-instrument satellite remote sensing, ground-based and model) for implementation into Giovanni, the Goddard Interactive Online Visualization and Analysis Infrastructure. The task includes designing and carrying out statistical studies of multi-sensor and model data analysis, and is closely linked to the Giovanni task and modeling support at the GES DISC. Versatility and self-motivation is a must for the ever-changing landscape of Giovanni-related projects.

Requirements - The position requires a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences. The successful candidate will have experience in leading small teams to complete science project deadlines; experience in working with large scientific data sets, such as, satellite and model data; skill in developing software using sound development principles and practices within structured operationally-oriented environment; proficiency working with Unix/Linux operating systems, shell scripts; high versatility and self-motivation; proficiency with scientific analysis, statistical and science processing program libraries; proficiency with third-party visualization and analysis packages such as IDL, GrADS and MatLab, along with C, Fortran, Perl and Python; excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to multi-task; ability to work well in a highly inter-dependent, team environment; a proven record of recent publications in atmospheric science, preferably in the areas of aerosols, modeling and comparison of models with observations; and the ability to apply for and obtain funding from federal grant agencies. The selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance and possessing appropriate visa status to meet requirements for employment.

For best consideration, submit an electronic cover letter (indicating position #610-108-373), a complete curriculum vitae, home address, visa status (if applicable) and names and telephone numbers of three references by June 12, 2009 (application materials for this position will be accepted until position is filled) to: Mr. Jim Citro (Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu), Staffing Specialist, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Suite 320, 5523 Research Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21228. GEST partners are Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employers.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 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:

613-107-370 Research Activity - Aerosol Impacts on Energy and Water Cycles

Postdoctoral Research Associate is required to study aerosol impacts on energy and water cycles using satellite datasets of aerosol, clouds and precipitation, and a regional climate model. The researcher will be a member of a collaborative team of GSFC and GEST aerosol scientists. The activities will include analysis of aerosol direct and indirect effects using a combination of multi-platform observational data (MODIS, CALIPSO/CloudSat, and ISCCP) and model simulations, and modeling of the response of water and energy cycles to the aerosol radiative forcing using a regional climate model.

The position requires a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences or related fields. Applicants should have experience with remote sensing aerosol and cloud data, aerosol radiative forcing calculations, and regional or global climate modeling. Good understanding of land-atmosphere interactions is an asset. Applicants should be proficient in Fortran, IDL, and other visualization software. Selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance and possessing appropriate visa status to meet requirements for employment.

For best consideration, submit electronically a cover letter (indicating position #613-107-370), a complete curriculum vitae, home address, visa status (if applicable) and names and telephone numbers of three references by May 31, 2009 (application materials for this position will be accepted until position is filled) to: Dr. Ray Hoff, (applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu), Director, GEST, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Suite 320, 5523 Research Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21228. GEST partners are Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employers.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 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:

613-106-362 Research Activity - Impact of climate on air quality

A post-doctoral Research Associate position is available through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center. It is expected that the successful candidate will be posted to work at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) in Princeton, N.J.

We seek a Research Associate to investigate interactions between climate and air quality in the GFDL chemistry-climate model, a fully coupled atmosphere-ocean-ice-land GCM including stratospheric and tropospheric (aerosol and gas-phase) chemistry. This work is expected to be conducted in close collaboration with scientists at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and represents a joint effort between GSFC and GFDL to improve climate-air quality simulations in the current generation of chemistry-climate models. The candidate should have a strong interest in identifying constraints on relationships between air quality (ozone and aerosols) and meteorology available from in-situ measurements and satellites over recent decades, and using those constraints to evaluate and improve the simulation of interannual variability and trends. The GFDL model includes a dynamic vegetation model, enabling exploration of impacts from the biosphere on air quality (e.g., fires, biogenic emissions, land-use). A major endeavor will be to compare changes in regional air quality (including over the United States) projected for the next century under several scenarios (e.g., IPCC-AR5) for changes in climate and emissions of trace gases and aerosols and to identify key processes controlling how air quality responds to climate.

Requirements - The position requires a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Atmospheric Chemistry, or related fields. Experience in numerical modeling and/or data analysis of in-situ measurements and satellite products is highly desirable. Computing skills such as programming in Fortran, IDL or other visualization software would be an asset. For posting to the GFDL location, the candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. For posting to a location at GSFC or UMBC, 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 #613-106-362) a complete curriculum vitae, home address, visa status (if applicable) and names and telephone numbers of three references by April 30, 2009 (application materials for this position will be accepted until position is filled) to: Dr. Ray Hoff, Director, GEST, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Suite 320, 5523 Research Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21228. GEST partners are Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employers.

Goddard Visiting Fellows

GEST 900-37-172 - Information about this program

Research Scientist Positions

GEST 912-02-036 - Cirrus Cloud Physics

GEST 613-91-317 - Impact of Aerosols on Arctic Environments

GEST 614-91-319 - 3-D Remote Sensing of Vegetation

GEST 613-97-340 - 3D Modeling of Cloud-Aerosol Radiative Interaction

GEST 610-98-342 - Trace Gas Data Assimilation

GEST 613-98-343 - Modeling of Atmospheric Constituents

GEST 613-104-356 Research Activity - Atmospheric Composition Satellite Missions

GEST 3395 Research Activity - Doppler Wind Lidar Simulations (Closes April 30, 2009)

GEST 2436 - Algorithm Evaluation and Development for Satellite Cloud Detection and Avoidance (Closes April 30, 2009)

GEST 613-106-362 - Impact of Climate on Air Quality (Closes April 30, 2009)

GEST 613-107-370 - Aerosol Impacts on Energy and Water Cycles (Closes May 31, 2009)

GEST 554-107-365 Research Activity - Solid State/Diode Laser Specialist (Closes June 15, 2009)

GEST 610-108-373 Research Activity - Giovanni Research Scientist (Closes June 12, 2009)

Staff Positions

IT Specialist

Media Specialist, Science Visualization

Media Specialist, Earth Science Video Producer

Media Specialist, Science Animation and CGI

Media Specialist, Space and Solar Science Video Producer

Business Specialist

Note

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please identify the specific position (including the number) to which you are applying to ensure your application is routed properly.

GEST is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. GEST welcomes applications from minorities, women, and people with disabilities.

Note that GEST's sister center, the Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology (JCET) also posts job advertisements for open positions. See that site as well.

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 2436 Research Activity - Algorithm Evaluation and Development for Satellite Cloud Detection and Avoidance

A Research Associate/Research Assistant position is available for studies on cloud detection and avoidance using high resolution satellite data in conjunction with satellite cloud climatologies and cloud forecasts from weather prediction numerical models. The objective of the research is to evaluate and/or develop algorithms that optimize cloud-free scene acquisitions with the future Landsat Data Continuity Mission. Rank of appointment is dependent upon education and experience.

Requires - Position prefers a Ph.D. in Geography, Environmental Studies, Atmospheric Science, or related fields. Applicant should have experience analyzing satellite-based remote sensing data (Earth surface and/or atmosphere). Additional experience with handling data from numerical weather prediction models will be considered a plus. Desired computational experience includes knowledge of FORTRAN and/or C, as well as IDL, ENVI or other image processing software and of tools that handle data stored in HDF and GRIB formats. 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 2436) a complete curriculum vitae, home address, visa status (if applicable) and names and telephone numbers of three references by April 30, 2009 (application materials for this position will be accepted until position is filled) to: Dr. Ray Hoff, Director, GEST, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Suite 320, 5523 Research Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21228. GEST partners are Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employers.

Jamaica's Mid-Summer Dry Spell
Student: Teddy Allen, East Carolina University
Mentor: Dr. Guojun Gu

Using MODIS Observations to Study Glaciation Level
Student: Amalia Anderson, Michigan Tech.
Mentor: Dr. Alexander Marshak

Analyzing an Artificial Neural Network Clustering Approach for Precipitation: The Self Organizing Feature Map
Student: Ali Behrangi, University of California, Irvine
Mentor: Dr. George Huffman

A Dimensional Case Study of Wind Profile Effects on a Florida Cirrus Anvil
Student: Nicole Hastings, University of Wyoming
Mentors: Dr. Gerald Heymsfield and Dr. Lin Tian

Moisture Sources for the 2008 Midwest Floods
Student: Josh Hatzis, North Illinois University
Mentors: Dr. Oreste Reale

The Inter-Annual Variability of Biomass Burning in North America: MODIS Observation and Meterological Impacts
Student: David Peterson
Mentors: Dr. Lorraine Remer and Dr. Jun Wang

Effects of Aerosol Mixing State on Black Carbon Concentrations in GISS ModelE
Student: Jessica Sagona
Mentors: Dorothy Koch (GISS) and Susanne Bauer

Global Landslide Hazard Assessment: From Rainfall Products to Model Validation
Student: Dalia Bach, Columbia University
Mentors: Drs. Bob Adler and Yang Hong, Laboratory for Atmospheres

Simulating West African Squall Lines with the GCE-PLACE Model: Influences of Surface Fluxes Near the Land-Ocean Transition
Student: Marcia DeLonge, University of Virginia
Mentors: Dr. Wei Kuo-Tao and Steve Lang, Mesoscale Modeling Branch,
Dr. Karen Mohr (visiting from University at Albany, SUNY)

Validation of NWS Stage IV Multi-Sensor Precipitation Estimates (MPE) in the Mid-Atlantic Region
Student: Boone Larson, Louisiana State University
Mentor: Dr. Ali Tokay, Mesoscale Atmospheric Processes Branch, and Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology

Analysis of Aerosol Properties Derived from MODIS, AERONET, and Shipborne Measurements During AEROSE Field Campaigns
Student: Tamil Maldonado-Vega, Howard University
Mentor: Dr. Allen Chu, Climate and Radiation Branch

Bombay Plume Transport, Structure and Microphysical Interactions Over the Arabian Sea during Indian Winter Monsoon
Student: Andrew Martin, Florida State University
Mentors: Drs. William Lau and Kyu-Myong Kim, Laboratory for Atmospheres, Climate and Radiation Branch

Coastal Ocean Air-Sea CO2 Flux Measurements from an Autonomous Research Vessel
Student: Philip Orton
Mentor: John Moisan, NASA Wallops Flight Facility (WFF), Hydrospheric and Biospheric Sciences Laboratory

An Introduction to Meteorological Forcing of Ocean Color in the South Atlantic Bight
Student: Lauren Urban
Mentor: Dr. Amelia Colarco, Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics Branch, and Goddard Earth Sciences Technology Center

Comparisons of Carbon Monoxide Measurements using Aircraft and Model Data
Student: Partha Sarathi Bhattacharjee
Mentor: Dr. Joanna Joiner, Laboratory for Atmospheres

Barotropic Instability of the African Easterly Jet and its potential for development
Student: Marangelly Fuentes
Mentor: Dr. Oreste Reale, Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center (GEST)

Use of ICESat altimeter data for ocean monitoring: An Evaluation
Student: Oscar Garcia
Mentor: Dr. Daniel Jacob, Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center (GEST)

Improved Calibration of Electric Field Instrumentation
Filter and Amplifier Characterization
Student: Mauricio Garrido
Mentor: Dr. Robert Pfaff, Laboratory for Solar & Space Physics

Simulation of terrestrial water storage dynamics in Illinois using the Community Land Model augmented with a model of an unconfined aquifer
Student: Lindsey E. Gulden
Mentor: Dr. Matthew Rodell, Hydrological Sciences Branch

Improving simulations of the convective boundary layer in and around Oklahoma City using the coupled WRF-LIS system
Student: Kodi L. Nemunaitis
Mentor: Dr. Christa Peters-Lidard, Hydrological Sciences Branch

Estimating carbonaceous aerosol emissions from forest fires in North American boreal forests in July 2004
Student: Mariya (Shcherbyna) Petrenko
Mentor: Dr. Mian Chin, Laboratory for Atmospheres

Investigating Gravity Wave Effects on Cirrus Clouds using a One Dimensional Cirrus Cloud
Student: Tamara Singleton
Mentor: Dr. David O'C Starr, Mesoscale Atmospheric Processes Branch

GSSP Students based at NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS), New York, NY

Climate change scenarios for the New York City Watershed
Student: Andreea Ira
Mentor: Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig, NASA GISS

The effect of solar cycle modulation on the Northern hemisphere sea level pressure variability
Student: Ambarish V. Karmalkar
Mentor: Dr. Drew D. Shindell, NASA GISS and Center for Climate Systems Research, Columbia University, New York

Investigating Climate Forcings Recorded in Tropical Ice Cores
Student: Natalie Kehrwald
Mentor: Dr. Gavin Schmidt, NASA GISS

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 3395 Research Activity - Doppler Wind Lidar Simulations

Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) are important tools for assessing the impact of future observing systems. NASA is funding OSSE investigations of a future Doppler Wind Lidar demonstration mission recommended to the agency in the NRC Decadal Survey as a candidate for future implementation. A post-doctoral research associate is required to support this investigation by setting up, executing and diagnosing data assimilation and forecast experiments carried out in the Joint Center for Satellite Data assimilation. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with scientists from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's GMAO, NOAA/NCEP and NOAA/AOML.

Requires - The position requires a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences or a related field. Experience in data assimilation, satellite remote sensing or diagnostics of atmospheric model experiments 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 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 February 12, 2009, although positions remain open until filled. GEST partners are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers.