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Linux System Administrator | Java Programmer | Water Cycle Scientist | Post-doc Positions | Student Interns

Linux Systems Administrator

Wanted: Person both interested and capable in administering a small linux cluster system. Expertise in custom linux operating system (OS) installation and configuration in Red Hat and Debian based distributions; network configuration for both gigabit (Gb) and InfiniBand (IB) using routable and non-routable/local address space; Lustre (tm) cluster file system configuration and maintenance; implementation of batch schedulers such as torque and corresponding user interfaces such as maui software; LDAP authentication schema; web (HTML, Java, and PHP skills) and file transfer protocol (FTP) set-up, security and administration is required.

Facility with configuration of multiple compilers (C and FORTRAN) and message passing interface (MPI) software greatly desirable.

The ability to configure and use System Imager and diskless booting is also requested.

Certification in networking and Linux system administration definitely a plus.

The Center for Research on Environment & Water (CREW) is an environmental research facility which offers a flexible work schedule, good benefits and lots of room for professional growth. Salary commensurate with experience.

For creative work in a challenging and changing field of endeavor, please contact M. Larko at 301-931-7299 or via email: M. Larko.
[Posted: 23 April 2008]

Java Programmer

The Center for Research on Environment & Water (CREW) needs a java programmer to help design and develop a new web interface for obtaining and displaying NASA data.

Required:

strong java programming skills
a networked computer with jdk-1.6 and Netbeans 5.5 installed
ability to meet deadlines

Benefits:

a flexible work schedule (both hours & location)
real-world programming experience
compensation commensurate with skillset

Salary: Commensurate with experience

For more information please contact: M. Larko at 301-931-7299 or via email: M. Larko
[Updated: 14 Feb 2008]

Water Cycle Scientist

CREW is seeking a full time PhD scientist for global water and energy research. CREW's mission is to quantify and predict water cycle and environmental consequences of earth system variability and change through focused research investments in observation, modeling and application. CREW is envisioned to integrate research across traditional disciplines to develop an end-to-end program; therefore preference will be given to applications who have demonstrated an active research interest in scientific observation, analysis, modeling and prediction of the water cycle systems that will eventually lead to better prediction and application. The candidate would be expected to establish linkages between relevant expertise within the research community, to identify and bridge gaps in technological, observational and modeling activities, and to develop a strong externally-funded research program.

The position will be performed at CREW in Calverton, MD. Appointments can begin as soon as a suitable candidate is found and will remain open until filled. Please send your curriculum vitae with a list of three references and statements of career objectives, research interests and approach to:

CREW Watercycle Scientist Search
ATTN: D Belvedere 
Center for Research on Environment and Water 
4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 500
Calverton, MD, 20705-3106

or by email to D. Belvedere. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. This is a continuing appointment that will be renewed each year, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funds generated by grants and contracts to CREW.
[Updated: 14 Feb 2008]

Postdoctoral Positions

The Center for Research on Environment and Water (CREW) invites applications for two (2) post-doctoral positions.

Post-doc 1 requires a water and energy cycle scientist to quantify global water and energy cycle trends and variability using satellite data, and earth system model predictions. The successful candidate will work within a larger NASA team framework (the NASA Energy and Water cycle Study) to help provide the NEWS team a science integration framework. Responsibilities include data integration, linkage building, crosscutting science and science gap filling. A Ph.D. with an active research interest in scientific observation, analysis, modeling and prediction of the water cycle systems or closely related disciplines is required.
Post-doc 2 requires a land surface modeling or data assimilation scientist to develop and evaluate Kalman Filter data assimilation approaches for the assimilation of MODIS and AMSR land data products into the Noah land surface model as implemented in the Land Data Assimilation System (LDAS). Responsibilities include incorporating relevant satellite land remote sensing data sets into the LDAS, developing implementing the Kalman Filter to assimilate selected data and to examine the benefit of assimilation for forecasting applications.

Work will be done at CREW under supervision of Dr. Paul Houser.

The positions are available through December 2008 and are contingent on availability of funds and project needs. Excellent benefits are available. Please send an application with curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names of three references to:

CREW Post-Doc Search 
ATTN: D Belvedere 
Center for Research on Environment and Water 
4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 302 
Calverton, MD 20705-3106
Fax: (301) 595-9790  

Email: D. Belvedere

CREW also seeks student interns (CREW Student Intern Program), PhD students (via its GMU partnership), to address exciting topics in global water and energy research, land surface remote sensing, modeling and data assimilation and water-related decision support.

The positions will remain open until filled. CREW is an equal opportunity employer; women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
[Updated: 14 Feb 2008]

Last Updated: 23 April 2008