1999 Spring Meeting Job Center

Employment Opportunities

POSTDOCTORAL OR VISITING SCIENTIST OPPORTUNITY JET PROPULSION LABORATORY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY We are seeking a postdoctoral or visiting scientist to collaborate with the Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS) team at JPL on studies of gravity waves and atmospheric dynamics using satellite radiance measurements. Successful applicants will work collaboratively with MLS scientists engaged in data analysis and interpretation of microwave radiance observations. For more information about MLS, please visit our web site: http://mls.jpl.nasa.gov. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences and related fields. Please send a resume, a statement of research interests, a list of three references to Dr. Dong L. Wu at address below: Jet Propulsion Laboratory 4800 Oak Grove Dr. Mail Stop 183-701 Pasadena, CA 91109, USA FAX: (818) 393-5065 Email: dwu@mls.jpl.nasa.gov The California Institute of Technology and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory are equal opportunity/ affirmative action employers. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
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Dr. Dong L. Wu Jet Propulsion Laboratory	MS 183-701 California Institute of Technology Pasadena CA 91109	Tel 818-393-1954 Fax 818-393-5065
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Post-Doctoral Fellow, Geochemistry The Department of Ocean, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences at the Old Dominion University invites applications for a post-doctoral fellow position in the area of low-temperature geochemical experiments concerning reactive transport of contaminants. Demonstrable experience in batch and column experiments is required. Experience in numerical simulation of solute transport is desirable. The position is open immediately, and will remain open until filled. Salary is up to $32,000 per year with fringe benefits. Renewal to second and third year depends on funding. Application should include a letter, a cv, a statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation and send to Dr. Chen Zhu, Department of Ocean, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529. You can reach him at phone: (757)683-4911; fax: (757)683-5303, e-mail: czhu@odu.edu. ODU is an equal opportunity employer.
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chen zhu old dominion university	4600 elkhorn ave dept. of oeas norfolk va 23529	Tel 757-683-4911 Fax 757-683-5303
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Education and Public Outreach Scientist The Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) at UC Berkeley seeks applicant to serve as liaison to the Sun-Earth Connection (SEC) scientific research community, facilitating their participation in education and public outreach activities. Responsibilities include: representing the SEC Education Forum to scientists and missions through oral presentations and publications; introducing SEC scientists and missions to the opportunities available in education and public outreach; reviewing educational resources for scientific accuracy; serving as a resource to the SECEF team; and recommending and helping develop educational resources based on understanding of current SEC research. Applicants must have a M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Space Physics or related discipline and demonstrated commitment to K-12 science education and/or public outreach. Candidate should possess broad, current understanding of Sun-Earth Connection scientific research, strong communication and collaboration skills, and good public speaking skills. Research experience with NASA mission desired. Terms of appointment can be negotiated to include conducting part-time scientific research, contingent on the availability of funding and research opportunities within the Space Sciences Laboratory. Anticipated start date: 8/1/99. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the Spring AAS & AGU meetings, 5/31-6/4/99. Short list interviews will be conducted after 7/1/99. By 7/1/99, interested applicants should send CV, publications list, indication of primary SEC research performed, list of K-12 science education and/or public outreach experience, and three reference names and contact information to: Dr. Isabel Hawkins, Space Sciences Laboratory, MC 7450, Berkeley, CA 94720-7450. Email: isabelh@ssl.berkeley.edu; PH: (510) 643-5662. Salary is $40K-$53.9K, depending on qualifications. UC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Karen Meyer Space Sciences Laboratory/UC Berkeley	Grizzly Peak at Centennial, MC 7450 Berkeley CA 94720-7450	Tel 510-642-4185 Fax 510-643-5660
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Researcher, Ultraviolet Remote Sensing of the Ionosphere and Thermosphere The Upper Atmospheric Physics Branch of the Naval Research Laboratory's E.O. Hulburt Center for Space Research is now soliciting applications for a unique opportunity to perform research in ultraviolet remote sensing of the ionosphere and thermosphere. The successful applicant will support the STP 91-1 ARGOS mission, launched on February 23 of this year. Consistent with the history of NRL, this is a project which features pioneering research in the aeronomy and spectroscopy of the upper atmosphere. The Branch staff includes experts in the physics of the upper atmosphere and the mesosphere, while the Hulburt Center and NRL feature world class collaborators in solar and magnetospheric physics, respectively. The position will involve development, refinement, and application of detailed models and state-of-the-art spectroscopic inversion techniques for retrieval of key ionospheric and thermospheric parameters. The interpretation of the measured composition in the context of the solar and magnetospheric drivers of the upper atmosphere will receive heavy emphasis. The responsibilities of the position also include developing, coordinating and analyzing cooperative ground-based measurements for calibration and validation of the ARGOS measurements. Knowledge of ionospheric and thermospheric physics and experience in modeling those regions would give applicants a definite advantage. In addition, the successful applicant will be sufficiently flexible to extend his or her expertise in the core areas of upper atmospheric spectroscopy and aeronomy. The appointment will be made at either the Post Doctoral Research level or at the GS-12/13 federal employment level, depending on qualifications. The applicant must have a Ph.D. or have equivalent experience, and must be a US citizen.
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Michael Picone Naval Research Laboratory	Code 7643 Naval Research Laboratory Washington DC 20375	Tel 202-404-7880 Fax 202-404-8090
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World Class Information Science Computing Opportunities The Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA's designated Center of Excellence for scientific research, is aggressively seeking computer scientists, computational scientists, systems engineers and computer engineers with extraordinary leadership potential in information science and its application to Earth and Space Science. Approximately one dozen permanent positions and/or term appointments shall be offered to qualified candidates with established exemplary experience and/or strong academic records. Term appointments have a maximum duration of four years with full civil service benefits, which could lead to a permanent civil service position. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This search is targeted to people who have, or are about to obtain, a Ph. D or equivalent experience and/or Bachelor or Masters degree with significant accomplishments in an information science related discipline. Information scientists with experience in distributed systems/architectures, modeling, collaborative systems, data mining, information/knowledge management, realtime embedded software, software reuse, and information security are encouraged to apply. Applicants with other information science experience will also be considered. Candidates should submit either a Standard Form-171, Application for Federal Employment, or a resume/professional vita including a list of refereed publications; and a statement of research and career interests of 300 words or less. Those who submit resumes may be required to provide additional information for applications that will be reviewed July 1, 1999 and October 1, 1999. Applications should be forwarded to the following address Attn: Joseph D. Barksdale NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Information Technology Integration Office Code 200.8 Greenbelt, MD 20771 Fore more informaion concerning this announcement or scope of opportunities, visit our web site at http://www.itjobs.gsfc.nasa.gov You may also email us at itjobs@gsfc.nasa.gov Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship Required.
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Dr. Robert E. McGuire NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center	Head, Space Physics Data Facility Code 632 Greenbelt MD 20771	Tel 301-286-7794 Fax 301-286-1771
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Postdoctoral Positions (2): Numerical Weather Prediction, Atmospheric Physics The Space Department of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (JHU/APL) has two postdoctoral positions available within their Mission Concept and Analysis Group. These positions are in support of programs and projects that develop operational support products that transition university research results to operational units in the US Air Force and Army. The incumbument for one position will perform applied research using output from numerical weather prediction models especially from the Penn State/NCAR Mesco-scale Model 5. Interested candidates should have demonstrated reseach experience in one or more of the following areas: derivation of meteorological parameters from the output of meso-scale models, the impact of meteorological parameters on remote sensing and other operational systems, visualization of weather parameters, meteorological applications for modeling and simulations. The second position will perform applied research in applied atmospheric physics. Interested candidates should have demonstrated research experience in one or more of the following areas: application of atmospheric radiative transfer to problems in remote sensing, development and application of weather data sets, development of applications using large data sets to support remote sensing and operational systems, meteorological applications for modeling and simulations. For each position, candidates should also have experience in computer programming with C and/or IDL on Unix workstations and/or PCs. Successful candidates will become members of active teams and be expected to contribute to the overall effort and have the opportunity to become involved with numerous collaborations and efforts between university, government ane commercial groups. Candidates should be prepared for a moderate amount of travel to support project efforts. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by the appointment date and be U.S. citizens to obtain and maintain a security clearance. The appointment will be for a term of one year with options for extensions up to a maximum of three years. Qualified and interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae, that contains a publication list and the names of three professional references, along with a letter discussing their goals/interests to Tricia H. De Blander, JHU/APL, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road,Laurel, MD., 20723-6099; FAX: 240-228-6810; email: tricia.deblander@jhuapl.edu Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to Edward E. Hume, Phone: 240-228-6243; Fax: 240-228-1093; or email: edward.hume@jhuapl.edu Visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu to learn more about the Space Department and APL. EOE/M/F/D/V
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Tricia H. De Blander Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab	11100 Johns Hopkins Road Laurel MD 20723-6099	Tel 240-228-4708 Fax 240-228-6810
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Postdoctoral Position/Tropospheric Water Vapor/University of Maryland. Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position studying the mechanisms that regulate tropical water vapor, especially in the mid and upper troposphere. Because of the coupling between the water vapor abundance, ice clouds, and the vertical motion and radiation fields, some knowledge of atmospheric dynamics, ice microphysics, and radiative transfer is desirable. The researcher will work with Drs. A. E. Dessler of the Univ. of Maryland and M. R. Schoeberl of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The appointment will be made through the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) of the University of Maryland, with extensive collaboration with the Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics Branch (Code 916) of NASA Goddard expected. A Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline is required. The appointment will be for one year with the intent for renewal for up to three years. By mutual consent of the individual and the department, this position could be converted into a permanent research faculty position.
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Andrew Dessler Univ. of Maryland	Dept. of Meteorology College Park MD 20742	Tel 301-405-5337 Fax 301-314-9482
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Laboratory Technician, Mineralogy/ Analytical Chemistry The Gemological Institute of America is looking for a laboratory technician with a background in mineralogy or analytical chemistry, to operate visible and FT infrared spectrometers in the New York City office of the GIA Gem Trade Laboratory. This person would both provide analytical support for GTL reports, and contribute to basic research on a wide variety of gem materials, including colored diamonds. BS or MS, and experience with computer-controlled instrumentation are required; interest in writing for scientific and general publications is a plus. Send resume and cover letter to GIA-GTL, Room 200, 580 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY, 10036, att. M. Ferraro.
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Ilene Reinitz Gemological Institute of America	580 Fifth Avenue, Room 200 New York NY 10036	Tel 212-221-5858 x3089 Fax 212-719-3134
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