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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://usra-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=798&company_id=16640&version=1">https://usra-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=798&company_id=16640&version=1</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Scientist II (Part Time)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Tracking Code<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">798-200<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Job Description<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">This is a part-time (50%) position and supports the aerosol retrieval algorithms and products on multiple sensors (MODIS, VIIRS, Geostationary, etc.). There are two focus areas: one, the
 continued development of explicit error budgets for the aerosol retrievals, and two, the application of products to answer science questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Essential Duties/Responsibilities:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Develop explicit error budgets for aerosol retrievals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Implement error budgets into the operational framework.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Using time series of retrieved aerosol products; develop aerosol processes, trends, and radiative effects.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Manipulate large satellite data sets<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Interpret results from radiative transfer calculations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Prepare research results for publication in reports, papers, journals, books, and other media.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Prepare and deliver major briefings and presentations to various national and international seminars, talks or lectures for dissemination of knowledge, particularly
 the results of research undertaken.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Responsible for compiling research data results for publication in reports, papers, journals, books and other media and also into cohesive educational outreach
 presentations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Act as a mentor for student interns involved in the GESTAR Program. This involves instructing the intern about the nature and extent of the GESTAR program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Write several publications of considerable interest and value to the field as evidenced by favorable reviews, by citation in the work of others, by presenting
 papers to professional societies, and/or will have contributed inventions, new designs or research, which are of material significance in the solution of important applied problems.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Preparation of reports of own scientific and other activity for purposes of annual reports to NASA, annual GESTAR report, and self-evaluation for annual performance
 appraisals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Engage the academic community in research work through research collaborations, visits, invited guests, workshops, conferences, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Develop an awareness of NASA’s mission needs and address them to the best of ability.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Maintain an awareness of funding opportunities in area of expertise through internal and external funding agencies; seek and obtain funding to ensure continuation
 and growth of research efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Complete all trainings as scheduled<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Other job related duties as assigned<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Required Qualifications:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Education</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">PhD. and experience in Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics, Applied Mathematics, or closely related subject.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">7 – 10 years of postdoctoral research experience<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Proficiency in a structured programming language, specifically FORTRAN and IDL.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Experience with scientific analysis of swath and gridded datasets with skills in creating graphical representation of results.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Specific experience analyzing satellite data from the NASA Earth Observing System instruments (e.g., MODIS, MISR, CALIPSO).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Demonstrated written and oral communication skills for publication/presentation activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Lead and/or contribute to proposal writing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Attributes:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Strong analytical and problem-solving background.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Strong verbal and written communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Willingness to learn and improve.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Work will be performed in an office or computer lab environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk or hear.  Keyboarding
 for large time spans each day may be a significant part of this position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Negligible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Applicants should apply to the posting at </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black"><a href="https://usracareers.silkroad.com/"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none">https://usracareers.silkroad.com/</span></b></a></span><span style="color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> and
 include a letter of interest, resume, or curriculum vita.  Review of candidates will begin immediately.  Additional information on USRA can be found at </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black"><a href="http://www.usra.edu/"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none">www.usra.edu</span></b></a></span><span style="color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">. </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">USRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Huntsville, Alabama, United States<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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