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 610-110-387  Research Activity – Remote Sensing and Public Health

Research scientist required to utilize remote sensing technology to monitor, predict, and facilitate the control of infectious disease transmission.  As environmental and climatic factors have a profound role in initiating, promoting and sustaining the transmission of infectious diseases globally, the objective of the research is to develop empirical and theoretical models and techniques that can be used by public health organizations for disease surveillance and control. Applicants must be interested in understanding the details of infectious diseases transmission, and willing to interact with epidemiologists and experts in related disciplines.  This research may include aspects of ecological modeling and biodiversity.

Requires – The position requires a Ph.D. in Earth sciences, physics, mathematics, computer sciences, theoretical ecology or engineering with similar emphases.  Past experience with methods for extracting or deriving geophysical parameters from satellite measurement would be helpful.  Familiarity with common geospatial and GIS techniques; statistical methods (biostatistics desirable); numerical methods; and dynamic system modeling techniques and in particular, with C, IDL, R, SAS, ArcGIS and Matlab are definite assets.  Selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance and possessing appropriate visa status to meet requirements for employment.  For full position description, visit our website at: www.umbc.edu/GEST.

To apply:

Applications are requested prior to November 15, 2009, although positions remain open until filled. Submit a complete curriculum vitae, including position number, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references, to Ms. Danita Eichenlaub, Acting Director, GEST, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Suite 320 5523 Research Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21228 or Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu.

GEST partners are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers.