<div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-58a0d3b9-7fff-db12-eded-980c04a74406"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 8.05pt 0pt 37pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Postbaccalaureate Scientific Computer Analyst Position </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 8.05pt 0pt 37pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">in Biospheric Sciences Laboratory </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 8.05pt 0pt 37pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">What</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 8.05pt 0pt 5pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Applications are now being accepted for a short-term postbaccalaureate position to support the </span><a href="https://science.gsfc.nasa.gov/earth/biosphere/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,255);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Biospheric Sciences Laboratory</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (NASA/GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. The position is funded by </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Southeastern Universities Research Association </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">(</span><a href="https://sura.org/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,255);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">SURA</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">) through </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The Goddard Earth Sciences Technology and Research II (</span><a href="https://gestar2.umbc.edu/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,255);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">GESTAR II</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">) consortium.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 8.05pt 0pt 5pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The Biospheric Sciences Laboratory studies terrestrial ecosystems and their interactions with the atmosphere using multiscale remote sensing, mathematical modeling, and advanced analytical techniques. This research allows Laboratory scientists to characterize and predict environmental changes due to natural and anthropogenic processes at local to global scale.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 7.2pt 0pt 5pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The available position is situated within a cooperative science team, and primarily involves the development of a database and scientific software to solve challenges in a hybrid operational and research scientific environment. The candidate can expect to work in NASA cloud- and super-computing environments and on traditional Linux clusters. Tasks include developing and maintaining online platforms, websites, database systems, and web applications for distributing and visualizing datasets from multiple sources and interacting with external partner data systems.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Who</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 8.05pt 0pt 5pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Candidates should be soon or recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a scientific or engineering discipline. We encourage applicants who are considering applying to a graduate program in the near future, and who wish to expand their research experience in the interim to apply.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 8.05pt 0pt 5pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Successful candidates will have significant experience in programming gained in project or laboratory work, specifically in an interpreted, open-source language such as python. In addition:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:5pt"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:8.05pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Proficiency in design, execution, and maintenance of datasets. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:5pt"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:8.05pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Intermediate proficiency in coding and website development. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:5pt"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:8.05pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Ability to work independently and collaboratively and communicate effectively in writing. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:5pt"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-right:8.05pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Experience working with large satellite data sets is a plus. </span></p></li></ul><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">How </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 6.95pt 0pt 5pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">To apply, each applicant should send a Curriculum Vitae, unofficial transcript, and c</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">ontact information for two references to </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Halley Thompson </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">(</span><a href="mailto:halleyt@umbc.edu" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,255);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">halleyt@umbc.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,255);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">)</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">. An optional cover letter describing personal background and interest in the project is encouraged. After applications are reviewed, additional support materials may be requested which may include a </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">work sample in the form of a report, poster, journal article, writing sample, or coding examples. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 6.95pt 0pt 5pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Applications received by </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Friday, September 29, 2023</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">, will receive best consideration but the position will remain available until filled.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">When</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 5.3pt 0pt 5pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">This is a full-time position working on-site at NASA/GSFC for 40 hours/week. Salary is set at $45,000. The desired start date is October 2023, with an initial employment term of 1 year that may be extended for 1 additional year contingent on performance and availability of funds. Financial assistance for relocation expenses is possible and can be discussed as part of the onboarding process.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 5.3pt 0pt 5pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">For information on GESTAR II or SURA, contact Carolyn Wilson (</span><a href="mailto:cwilson@sura.org" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,255);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">cwilson@sura.org</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(1,1,1);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">)</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">. SURA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply. EOE/M/F/D/V.</span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font color="#222222"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"><b>Halley Thompson, MPA, PHR</b></span></font></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font color="#222222"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">she/they (<a href="https://www.glsen.org/activity/pronouns-guide-glsen" target="_blank">what's this?</a>)<br></span></font></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font color="#222222"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"></span></font></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Program Specialist<br></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Morgan State University</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">GESTAR II Consortium</span><br></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="mailto:halley.thompson@morgan.edu" target="_blank">halley.thompson@morgan.edu</a></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="mailto:halleyt@umbc.edu" target="_blank">halleyt@umbc.edu</a></p></span></font><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0pt"><br></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"><img width="96" height="93" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4wpmfe974n4YScH_v1pR1JVgyc7K44vxoG9_-ZboF8TYCRUMf0umbTEWib29HXWnGvKu8oDeow"></font></p></div></div><input name="virtru-metadata" type="hidden" value="{"email-policy":{"disableCopyPaste":false,"disablePrint":false,"disableForwarding":false,"enableNoauth":false,"expandedWatermarking":false,"expires":false,"sms":false,"expirationNum":1,"expirationUnit":"days","isManaged":false,"persistentProtection":false},"attachments":{},"compose-id":"193","compose-window":{"secure":false}}"></div>