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This is a time-limited position for an Astrophysicist (Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Astrostatistics) in the International CHASC Astrostatistics Collaboration group at the High Energy Astrophysics Division of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. The employee works under the direction of an Astrophysicist within the Division. The purpose of this position is to train postdoctoral researchers to conceive, plan and conduct highly specialized research in the incumbent's area of expertise.
Learn more about this agency12/31/2020 to 04/15/2021
$71,987 - $93,588 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - To attend meetings and conferences
No
Temporary - Not To Exceed Two years With the Possibility of a One year Extension
Full-time - Trust Fund. This is not a federal position.
Competitive
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This position is open to all qualified candidates. First consideration may be made 14 days after the opening date.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
Applicants must meet the basic qualification requirements as described in the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions. These standards may be viewed at the following address on the web at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1300/1330.htm.
Basic Requirements:
A. Degree: in one or a combination of astronomy, physics, mathematics, space science, or electronics. The course work must have included differential and integral calculus and 12 semester hours in astronomy and/or physics. OR
B. Combination of education and experience -- at least 30 semester hours of courses equivalent to a major in any combination of astronomy, space science, physics, mathematics, and electronics, with required course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education in the amounts shown below:
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Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 09 that should demonstrate work in a related field of research.
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C. A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience equivalent to the above.
The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses. The Smithsonian embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity (www.si.edu/oeema).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the criteria associated with this position as defined below
Detailed resume or CV and bibliography
Names and emails for three 3 professional references
School transcripts or degree certificate
Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable
Summary of research interests (1-2 pages)
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/588343200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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