Research Assistant Professor

CLOSING DATE: open until filled

DEPARTMENT: Geography

STARTING SALARY: commensurate with experience

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFO: Excellent benefits

DUTIES: RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY. A full time research faculty position for a Research Assistant Professor is available in the Department of Geography, University of Maryland at College Park.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate is expected to develop an innovative research program in remote sensing science with primary research interests in retrieval of land surface properties from satellite data, particularly surface radiation quantities. Candidate will be expected to conduct research in support of NASA and NOAA related projects.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have a Ph.D in geography, environmental science, geomatics, engineering, or other related disciplines with a strong background in quantitative analysis of satellite data, and effective communication skills in English.

TO APPLY: send curriculum vitae, a letter describing research interests, and contact information for three references to: Xiufang Zhu (zxf@umd.edu), Department of Geography, 2181 LeFrak Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742. Inquires about the position are encouraged by contacting Prof. Shunlin Liang (301-405-4556; sliang@umd.edu).

DEADLINE: It is open until a suitable candidate is identified. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Maryland is an AA/EEO employer.