The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center is currently seeking a research associate to study the horizontal and vertical variability of clouds and their consequences on atmospheric radiative fluxes and the radiation budget. The successful candidate must possess a PhD in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Earth Sciences, Physics, or a related field. Experience with Fortran 90, IDL, Matlab, Unix shell script, and a familiarity with netCDF and HDF formats is desired.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter (indicating position #613-125-431), a complete curriculum vitae, home address, visa status (if applicable) and names and telephone numbers of three references by August 3, 2010 (application materials for this position will be accepted until position is filled) to: Ms. Jo Ann G. Maxim, Staffing Specialist, GEST/JCET, 5523 Research Park Drive, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21250. More information can be found by viewing the complete position description.