JCET Earth Science Explorers Program 2009

June 1 - August 7, 2009

The 2009 JCET Earth Science Explorers Program provides students enrolled in undergraduate programs the opportunity to engage in actual Earth science and atmospheric physics research over a ten-week period. Students are matched with a NASA Goddard Space Flight Center researcher and/or UMBC faculty member and work on a research project at the UMBC campus in Baltimore or at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Facility in Greenbelt, Maryland. All areas of Earth Sciences projects are available including:

• Remote sensing of Earth
• Hydrology
• Global climate analysis and modeling
• Vegetation and ecosystem monitoring
• Tropical precipitation and storm systems
• Coastal processes/sea level rise
• Volcanic hazards and climate impacts
• Remote sensing of planetary atmospheres
• Space Geodesy, Geophysics, GPS, orbits

The program is open to all U.S. citizens and students holding the appropriate visa. Students are required to present a poster. $4,000 Stipend, local housing, and the cost of round-trip travel to Baltimore are provided.

Deadline for Applications: February 27, 2009.

Apply here.

For more information contact:

Valerie Casasanto
Program Coordinator, UMBC JCET
Ph: 301-286-6605, E-mail: VCasa@umbc.edu

(left)JCET Intern Collin Lawrence explains summer research at UMBC's Research Fest, August 2008
(right)Interns on tour of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, August 2008

Research Scientist Positions:

None at this time.

Exempt Staff Positions:

Business Specialist

DATE POSTED: 01-JUL-09

POSITION TITLE: Business Specialist

CATEGORY: Professional

PERSONNEL STATUS: Exempt, Full-time, Grant Funded

DEPARTMENT: GEST & JCET

CLOSING DATE: 22-JUL-09

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to a Business Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the financial administration of grant funding for both the JCET and GEST research centers. Specific duties include: assisting faculty with the submission of grant proposals; reconciling expenses; and performing other duties as assigned. Note: Occasional travel to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Business or related field and at least four years experience of progressively responsible accounting and budgetary duties. Must have a strong accounting background and computer skills including MS Office as well as database and spreadsheet manipulation. Must be self-directed, detail-oriented with excellent customer service and organizational skills. PeopleSoft and University experience desired. Note: Selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance.

SALARY: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION: For best consideration, submit a cover letter and resume, along with the names and telephone numbers of three professional references by July 22, 2009 (resumes will be accepted until the position is filled) to: Mr. Jim Citro, Staffing Specialist, GEST/JCET, 5523 Research Park Drive, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21228 Email: Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu

Non-Exempt Staff Positions:

None at this time.