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The Senior Researcher for Advanced Computing & Data Analytics, serves as an advisor to the Director for Exploration Technology and the Agency, providing ongoing evaluation of breakthrough research and development in advanced and disruptive computing technologies and their impact on big data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence to enable NASA's goals in aeronautics, science and space exploration.
Learn more about this agency04/25/2022 to 05/24/2022
$135,468 - $194,126 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—NASA may consider reimbursement of relocation expenses based on Agency discretion and/or organizational needs; relocation expense reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Temporary Promotion - 3 - 5 years
Full-time
Competitive
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ARC-22-ST-11466522
650302300
Notice of opportunity for receipt of applications for Scientific and Professional (ST) position. This is open to NASA civil servants.
The Senior Researcher Advanced Computing & Data Analytics:
-Serves as an advisor to the Director of Exploration Technology at Ames and the Agency, providing an evaluation of the research and technology efforts ongoing in advanced computing and data analytics worldwide.
-Facilitates the introduction of such research into the appropriate areas in the Directorate and Agency-wide. The incumbent works to assure the transfer of technology developed within the Directorate to U.S. industry and other government laboratories. Serves as the Agency expert and initiates, evaluates, and advances research in advanced computing and data analytics at Ames and the Agency that is of a pioneering nature.
-Stays abreast of related research being conducted external to Ames to assure that Directorate efforts are relevant and not duplicative. Plays an active role in identifying customer needs and helps focus Directorate resources where they promise to have maximum impact.
-Serves as the Agency's expert and conducts research in advanced computing and data analytics with applications in aeronautics, human and robotic space exploration, and earth and space sciences. Research results are disseminated through presentations at technical meetings and publications in scientific journals.
-Remains current on all appropriate internal and external research being conducted in novel computing technologies and the utilization of such computing platforms for data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence as well as exploring new high-payoff related areas of research that originate in NASA, industry, academia, other government laboratories and internationally.
-Maintains familiarity with the Center's safety manual. Conducts work in accordance with established regulations and with respect for own and co-workers' safety.
This position has a positive education requirement. To be eligible, you must clearly state in your resume the following: degree, major and/or minor, and college/university.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or other field of science.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click here.
If you are selected, NASA may request information regarding your vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
The selectee receives a temporary promotion and serves for a period of 3 to 5 years. Upon conclusion of the temporary promotion, the selectee will then return to an appropriate position at a grade level no lower than the grade previously held. This temporary promotion may be converted to a permanent appointment without further competition. This temporary promotion may be terminated at any time.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants that meet minimum eligibility requirements outlined in the Qualifications and Education (if applicable) sections of the vacancy announcement will be referred to a panel of subject matter experts for further evaluation. The panel reviews the resumes and responses to the ST evaluation criteria as related to the specialized experience for this position. The panel evaluates the candidates' experience against each ST criterion. Candidates may receive an interview for further evaluation and/or be asked to provide a list of references. The panel will make a recommendation to the appropriate approving authority.
You must provide a complete application package. If you do not provide all required information, you will not be considered for this position. Only provide the following:
1. Resume showing relevant work experience (start/end dates stated in month/year, description of duties), applicable education at a minimum, and your contact information. For current or previous Federal employees, it should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry. Limit your resume to 10 pages. If more than 10 pages are submitted, only the first 10 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
2. ST Evaluation Criteria narrative responses. Limit your responses to 10 pages. If more than 10 pages are submitted, only the first 10 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
You may be asked to provide additional documentation to support your eligibility and the information provided in your application package. For example, we may request transcripts, SF-50s, etc. Therefore, we encourage you to have these documents prepared and ready when requested by the agency. If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
Although you may or may not be contacted during the selection process, we will always advise you about the outcome of the announcement. If you have questions, please feel free to contact NASA Executive Staffing at Agency-Executive-Staffing@mail.nasa.gov.
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/650302300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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