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Research Scientist: Fermi Science Support Center User Support Scientist - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Position/Title: Research Scientist: Fermi Science Support Center User Support Scientist
Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Submit Resumes To:
Attention: Ms. Virginia Peles, Program Management Specialist
NASA/GSFC
MailCode 660.8
Greenbelt, MD 20771
USA

Tel: 301-286-9563
FAX: 301-286-1681

URL1: CRESST Consortium Homepage
(http://cresst.umd.edu/)
URL2: CRESST at UMBC
(http://jca.umbc.edu/csst/jobs/job09-001/index.shtml)
URL3:

Email Submission Address: virginia.c.peles@nasa.gov
Email Inquiries: chris.r.shrader@nasa.gov

The closing date for receipt of applications: 10/31/2009 (Application date has passed)

Job Description:

The Fermi Science Support Center at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD, seeks applicants for the position of User Support Scientist. The Fermi Science Support Center (FSSC) is responsible for maintenance and support of the Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope data analysis software, archive operations, distribution of science data products and related materials, mission scheduling and planning support, and support of all areas of guest investigator (GI) activity including management of the annual GI program. The FSSC consists of approximately 6 scientists and 6 scientific programmers.

The successful candidate will lead FSSC efforts in support of the GI program including all aspects of proposer support, management of proposal submission process and proposal review meetings, organization of Fermi data analysis workshops, and reporting to the Fermi Users Group on guest investigator activities. A rigorous program of independent scientific research in areas of direct significance to Fermi science is also expected.

Requirements for the position are an astrophysics PhD plus a minimum of 5 years of subsequent experience, demonstrable accomplishments of research in topics pertinent to Fermi science or high energy gamma ray astronomy documented by a record of journal publication, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work as part of a large and diverse team. Candidates with user-support experience will be favored in the selection process. Data analysis skills and experience with mission- or discipline-specific astronomical software packages is a plus.

The FSSC User Support Scientist will be resident at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt Maryland, and employed by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) via the Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science and Technology (CRESST) cooperative agreement.

Position is full-time and includes full benefits. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. For full consideration, submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by October 31, 2009, to Virginia Peles, Mail Code 660.8, NASA/GSFC, Greenbelt MD 20771, USA. The position will remain open until filled. For further information regarding this position, please contact Chris Shrader (Chris.R.Shrader@nasa.gov). For information on CRESST or UMBC, please contact Dr. Ian George (george@umbc.edu).

UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Included Benefits:

Full Health and Retirement benefits provided

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