***************************************************************************= *** dorismail 13-Jan-2016 19:00:32 Message No 1000 ***************************************************************************= *** Author: Carey Noll Subject: Satellite Laser Ranging Research Geophysicist Position at NASA GSFC Author: Stephen Merkowitz/NASA GSFC The Sciences & Exploration Directorate, Solar System Exploration Division, = Laser Remote Sensing Laboratory (Code 694) at NASA Goddard Space Flight Cen= ter is seeking a research scientist to provide expertise in space geodesy a= nd Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) system development and operations. As a R= esearch Geophysicist, the successful candidate will be responsible for cond= ucting, managing, planning, and directing the research and development of N= ASA=E2=80=99s next generation SLR stations. Conceives and conducts instrume= nt and systems development to increase fundamental knowledge and understand= ing of space geodesy via SLR. Serve as a technical leader for the implemen= tation of new NASA SLR stations as part of the NASA Space Geodesy Network (= NSGN), and ensure the operational NSGN produces the data required by NASA m= issions and the scientific community. Identify problems and requirements f= or making geodetic SLR observations to best achieve an improved understandi= ng of Earth dynamic processes, and initiating new experiments and programs = to address these problems. Responsible for the development of new and nove= l applications of the SLR technique. Participate in the writing and public= ation of significant scientific and technological findings in appropriate j= ournals and other media. Give presentations at scientific and technical mee= tings, both nationally and internationally. Responsible for defining, arti= culating, advancing, and publicizing NASA's role in the worldwide SLR commu= nity and participating in the direction of international organizations usin= g SLR results and supporting SLR activities. This includes leading and supp= orting activities of the International Satellite Laser Ranging Service (ILR= S). Work closely with NASA and NASA partner mission owners to develop SLR r= elated requirements on the mission, associated retroreflectors, and the ope= rational SLR network to meet the mission's science requirements. Applicant= s should have experience in instrument design, research and development of = precision laser ranging and related optical measurement systems (such as SL= R, LIDAR, and laser interferometers) and their application to space geodesy= , geoscience, and/or Earth observations. Further information about NASA=E2= =80=99s Space Geodesy Project can be found at: http://space-geodesy.nasa.go= v. U.S. citizenship is required. To view the full vacancy announcement, which = contains further information including qualification requirements and appli= cation instructions, go to (http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/42638= 3000). Applications must be received by February 29, 2016 via the USAJobs = website. For additional questions, please contact Dr. Stephen M. Merkowitz= at stephen.m.merkowitz@nasa.gov. NASA GSFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ----- Ms. Carey Noll Manager, Crustal Dynamics Data Information System (CDDIS) Secretary, ILRS Central Bureau Associate Director, GGOS Bureau for Networks and Observations NASA GSFC Code 690.1 Greenbelt, MD 20771 USA E-mail: Carey.Noll@nasa.gov Voice: (301) 614-6542 Fax: (301) 614-6015 WWW: http://cddis.gsfc.nasa.gov Please do not reply directly to this message, but send comments and suggestions to IDS.central.bureau@cls.fr