NOA2208 Fire Detection Research Scientists
Company: I.M. Systems Group
Location: College Park
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
I.M. Systems GroupLocation: US-MD-College ParkJob ID:
2021-1262Category: ScientificOverviewI.M. Systems Group, Inc.
(IMSG) (www.imsg.com), a science and technical company supporting
U.S. Federal Government, located in Rockville, Maryland is
currently seeking to hire two Research Scientists to join our team
efforts to support NOAA/NESDIS/Center for Satellite Applications
Research (STAR). IMSG supports STAR in applied science research and
development efforts in a semi-research and semi-operational working
environment along with U.S. government scientists, visiting
scientists, and other contractors. This task is to support the
generation of fire detection and fire radiative power products from
NOAA and NASA satellite data to derive emissions of trace gases,
including greenhouse gases, from biomass burning.Responsibilities
General Requirements/Duties: Support lead NOAA/NESDIS/STAR
scientist with the processing of satellite data to generate global
fire detection and fire radiative power products. Activities
include evaluation, improvement, processing and analysis of
multiple years of Aqua MODIS, Terra MODIS, SNPP VIIRS, and NOAA-20
VIIRS data to generate a consistent and high-quality long-term fire
radiative power data record. Duties will include validation,
algorithm improvement, processing of large amounts of satellite
data, and analysis of spatial and temporal dynamics of biomass
burning. The data record will be prepared to optimize information
as input to biomass burning emission models for high quality
greenhouse gas budget calculations, and analysis of relationship
between climate, biomass burning and air quality. Qualifications
Qualifications: Self-motivated candidate with experience in working
with satellite data with a degree in atmospheric science or related
subject area. PhD required. MS with several years of related
experience will also be considered. Expertise in and understanding
of scientific data formats (HDF, EOS-HDF, netCDF), including
compliance requirements,Knowledge, experience and demonstrated
skills of Fortran, IDL, C++, Python, and Java programming
languages.Skills in creating and maintaining efficient, modern,
high-quality web content (CSS, HTML, PHP, Java scripting).Team-work
oriented; strong communication skills (oral and written)Experience
with Amazon Web Services is preferred Candidates must be a U.S.
Citizen or Green Card Holder to qualify (US Citizen must live in US
for 3-5 years prior to application) (Please indicate in your cover
letter). To Apply : Please apply online at
https://careers-imsg.icims.com . In your cover letter, please
indicate the following information:1) Timeline of availability2)
Citizenship Status3) Salary requirements for considerationsNOTE:
Provide three ReferencesIMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
Veteran and Disability friendly. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
ProvisionPI177802063
Keywords: I.M. Systems Group, Washington DC , NOA2208 Fire Detection Research Scientists, Other , College Park, DC
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