<div dir="ltr"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12.8px"><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#000000"><a href="http://jaspersolutions.com/" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.8px">Jasper Solutions</a><span style="font-size:12.8px"> is working on a proposal for the</span><span style="font-size:12.8px"> </span><a href="http://www.goes-r.gov/" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.8px">NOAA/NASA GOES-R program</a><span style="font-size:12.8px"> </span><span style="font-size:12.8px">and the management of data for</span><span style="font-size:12.8px"> </span><a href="http://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.8px">NESDIS</a>. <span style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:22.4px">The GOES-R series (GOES-R, S, T, & U) will extend the availability of the operational </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geostationary_Operational_Environmental_Satellite" target="_blank">GOES</a><span style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:22.4px"> satellite system through 2036.</span></font><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:22.4px"><img src="cid:ii_in5qvkzt0_1542880cbf35642e" width="375" height="562" class="" tabindex="0"><br><br></span></font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div></span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12.8px"><div style="font-size:12.8px">We are looking for 5 to 10 Scientists in each of the positions detailed below (with backgrounds in Remote Sensing and/or GIS), that would start the job from August or September, or as soon as the contract is awarded (guaranteed before October 2016). The majority of the positions will located in Silver Spring, Maryland (DC Metro Area), with positions also available in El Segundo, California (suburb of Los Angeles) and San Antonio, Texas.</div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px">Scientists would support priorities of Technical Acquisition, Instrument Systems, and the Observatory needs of the GOES-R program.</div><span style="font-size:12.8px"><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><div>Scientist 3: (recommended for experienced Masters or PhD students/graduates)</div><div><br></div><div>Performs advanced scientific programming and numerical analysis to solve physical problems; analyzes, designs, codes, and documents complex applications for large-scale computers appropriate to scientific projects; designs and implements databases and supports the introduction of computer aided software engineering methodology and tools; provides support to establish and manage a customized, integrated hardware/software environment to establish and manage a customized, integrated hardware/software environment. Lead small task teams occasionally. Requires at least 3 years experience in the field or in a related area.</div><div><br></div><div>Scientist 2: (recommended for entry level Master's or experienced Bachelor's students)</div><div><br></div><div>Supports or directly analyzes, designs, codes, and documents complex applications to develop remote sensing algorithms for environmental parameter measurements. Performs technical tasks using both standard and nonstandard analysis, design, and programming methods and techniques. Analyzes problems in terms of such factors as user requirements, input data and form, output data form, available computer configuration, processing turnaround requirements, input and output checking, and overall problem-schedule requirements. Requires 1 year experience in the field or in a related area.</div><div><br></div><div>Scientist 1: (must at least possess a Bachelor's)</div><div><br></div><div>Performs routine technical tasks using standard programming methods and techniques. Develops segments of programs using program languages. Develops test routines and data. Test all codes personally produced, and assists in the testing of the total program, documenting in standardized terminology, all procedures used. Provides theoretical analysis, where required, to assist in solving problems. Requires 0-1 year experience in the field or in a related area.</div></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div></span><div style="font-size:12.8px">These scientists would be tasked specifically to GOES-R systems, applications and legacy GOES spacecraft (preceding missions). </div><span style="font-size:12.8px"><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px">All positions have the option to be hired up to 4 years initially with additional 3 years optional.</div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px">If you are interested please follow these directions:</div><div style="font-size:12.8px">1. Draft an e-mail with a subject heading "[YOUR NAME] - NOAA GOES-R - Application for Scientist [1, 2 or 3]</div></span><div style="font-size:12.8px">2. In the body of the e-mail you can include your current salary requirements if you would like, and geographically rank preference [currently jobs will be located in the Silver Spring, Maryland (DC Metro), the El Segundo, California (suburb of LA), or San Antonio, TX.] </div><span style="font-size:12.8px"><div style="font-size:12.8px">3. Attach your most current resume and or CV and send to <a href="mailto:gethired@jaspersolutions.com" target="_blank">gethired@jaspersolutions.com</a></div></span><div style="font-size:12.8px">4. These positions do require security clearance and background check investigation, please provide your status of U.S. Citizenship, Green Card or Student Visa (just identify what your status is, we do not need documents).</div></span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12.8px"><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><b>Please send this by this Friday, April 22nd by 5pm EST. </b><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px">Thank you and if you have any questions feel free to reach out to me at <a href="mailto:nnpatel@nas.nasa.gov" target="_blank">nnpatel@nas.nasa.gov</a> and cc this e-mail address: <a href="mailto:apatel@jaspersolutions.com" target="_blank">apatel@jaspersolutions.com</a>.</div></span><div><br></div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><b>Thank you,</b></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Nirav Nikunj Patel</b><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000">PhD Student, Earth Systems and GIS, George Mason University</font></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12.8px">WorldPop Project Team Member: </span><a href="http://www.worldpop.org.uk/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);font-size:12.8px" target="_blank">www.worldpop.org</a><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000"><br></font></div><div><br></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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