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This is a position of Astrophysicist with the Processing and Archive Operations (PAOps) team of the Chandra X-ray Center (CXC) in the High Energy Astrophysics division of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. The CXC supports the Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXC) science mission. The employee will report to the PAOps lead within the CXC Data Systems Division (CXCDS) and will contribute to scientific and technical operations in the area of data processing and archival.
Learn more about this agency08/25/2022 to 11/21/2022
$88,850 - $137,348 per year
IS 12 - 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Domestic and international travel may be required to attend scientific conferences and/or technical collaboration meetings.
No
Permanent - Indefinite Trust Appointment. This is not a Federal position.
Full-time - Full Time
Competitive
13
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673627300
This position is open to all qualified candidates. First consideration may be made 14 days after the opening date. Selection will be made at either the grade 12 or 13 grade level. If selection is made at the grade 12 level the selectee may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher level up to the grade 13 upon recommendation of the Professional Accomplishments Evaluation Committee ( PAEC)
Basic Requirements: A)Degree in one of a combination of astronomy, physics, mathematics, space science or electronics, including course work in differential and integral calculus and 12 semester hours in astronomy or physics; OR
B)A combination of education and experience equivalent to A above including 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.
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 12
A. Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree
or
B. A minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least grade 11 in the normal line of progression for this occupation, which should demonstrate: experience with processing and/or archiving techniques for astronomical data, or knowledge of the operational procedures of an astronomical mission
or
C. A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience equivalent to the above
Grade 13:
A minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 12 in the normal line of progression for this occupation. The experience includes proficiency with processing and/or archiving techniques for astronomical data, or experience with the operational procedure of an astronomical missions
Qualification requirements are derived from the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on the web at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1300/1330.htm.
The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses
The Smithsonian embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity.
A recruitment bonus may be paid
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 qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:
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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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