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TYPE: Full-time
SALARY: DOE
CLOSE DATE: Open until filled

RESPONSIBILITIES
The National Suborbital Education and Research Center, part of the Northern Great Plains Center for People and the Environment at University of North Dakota, invites applications for the position of DC-8 Science Mission Specialist. The successful candidate will be the primary interface with the NASA Dryden flight operations and maintenance personnel for all science missions scheduled for NASA DC-8 research platform. This position will help to define upcoming science missions, schedules for instrument integration activities, investigator requirements for those missions, and deployment schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS
The Science Mission Specialist will be qualified as a DC-8 Mission Manager which requires a flight physical, altitude chamber testing, and training on DC-8 systems and safety procedures. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Atmospheric Science, Engineering, or related discipline and 2-3 years experience in airborne science, aviation, or atmospheric science. This position also requires the ability to travel up to 10 weeks per year and a home base in Palmdale, California. Information about NSERC can be found at: http://www.nserc.und.edu.

HOW TO APPLY
For additional information about the position contact Rick Shetter at (701) 330-2126 or r.shetter@nserc.und.edu.
Applicants should send letters of interest for position #08-095, CV, and references to:

University of North Dakota
Human Resources
Twamley Hall
Room 313
264 Centennial Drive Stop 8010
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8010
(701) 777-4361
http://www.humanresources.und.edu
human.resources@mail.und.nodak.edu

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, the University of North Dakota encourages applications from minorities and women.

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TYPE: Full-time
SALARY: DOE
CLOSE DATE: Open until filled

RESPONSIBILITIES
The National Suborbital Education and Research Center (NSERC) has an immediate opening for an Education and Public Outreach Director. This position is located within the University of North Dakota's Northern Great Plains Center for People and the Environment. NSERC conducts the scientific, education, and public outreach functions for NASA's DC-8 research aircraft. Information about both centers is at http://www.umac.org.

Develop a national program of education and public outreach centered on research performed using NASA aircraft, especially NASA's DC-8. Examples of initiatives include: Organize a summer short course on airborne research for nationally competitive university students. Organize student-initiated missions on appropriate NASA aircraft. Provide resources and information to Space Grant offices. Create video and oral productions from airborne missions. Assist novice investigators convert ideas for airborne research to opportunities. Prepare media releases. Facilitate data sharing with students. Enlist co-op students to assist instrument integration. Coordinate education/outreach initiatives with Dryden Flight Research Center and NASA Headquarters education personnel. Submit education/outreach proposals to appropriate agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of MS in an Earth Science field, preferably Atmospheric Sciences; strong preference for a PhD. Excellent written and electronic communications skills, both in the classroom and with the general public. Ability to communicate knowledgeably and collegially with research scientists. Teaching experience optional but preferred, especially at post-secondary level. Ability to design brochures, documents, posters, website content, and the like. Successful record of external awards a strong positive; if no past awards, an ability to prepare strong proposals. Willingness to spend some periods in the field. Self-starter, but strong interpersonal skills when working in a team.

HOW TO APPLY
This is a 12-month, fully benefited, non-tenure-track, faculty appointment, open until filled. The position is located at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, with some travel expected. Interested candidates should submit letter of application, CV, list of publications, statement of scientific and education interests, and contact information for three references to:

Dr. George Seielstad
Center for People and Environment
University of North Dakota
Clifford Hall Room 300
4149 University Avenue Stop 9011
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9011

gseielst@aero.und.edu
Phone: 701-777-4755
Fax: 701-777-2940

UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.