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This is the position of Astrophysicist (Research Assistant) in the High Energy Astrophysics Division of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. The purpose of the position is to support scientific research in the area of solar physics, specifically in obtaining and analyzing data.
Learn more about this agency02/08/2019 to 03/21/2019
$45,707 - $72,683 per year
IS 07 - 09
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Permanent - Trust Indefinite. First consideration maybe made 14 days after the opening date
Full-time - Full Time.
Competitive
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19-14
523913500
U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Resident status. Selection may be made at either the grade 7 or 9 grade level. This is a career ladder opportunity with promotion potential to grade 9. A candidate selected at grade 7 may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade level, up to grade 9, upon the recommendation of the supervisor based on classification requirements, satisfactory performance and qualifications of the employee.
Duties at Grade 7:
Grade 9: In addition to the duties above, duties at grade 09 may include but are not limited to:
For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on the web at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
All applicants must meet these Basic Requirements: A. Degree in one or a combination of astronomy, physics, mathematics, or space science. 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, and mathematics 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: Grade 7: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 5 level in the normal line of progression for the occupation. Experience at this level normally would have included participating in conducting research in the field of solar physics relating to software, instrument and detector testing, fabrication, development and calibration; analyzing observational data from solar projects. OR Completion of one-year of graduate level education OR Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) when it provided the applicant with the criteria necessary to do the work of the position. For SAA requirements, please go to OPM website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp Grade 9: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 7 level in the normal line of progression for the occupation. Experience at this level normally would have included analyzing data and drawing conclusions regarding the quality, selection, reliability, and scientific content of the data; developing, testing and modify new and existing computer codes; designing, coding, testing and debugging software; writing computer programs by converting algorithms to computer programs. OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree
The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses but may pay a recruitment bonus. 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.
Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualification. Applications that meet the basic qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
Cover letter.
Detailed resume.
School transcripts or degree certificate. Proof of U. S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable.
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/523913500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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