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This is the position of Assistant Project Scientist for Astrophysics with the Smithsonian/NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) in the High Energy Astrophysics Division at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. The ADS, on-line since 1993, is one of the world’s great digital information systems and is expanding its services to serve all of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate Disciplines.
Learn more about this agency10/24/2022 to 01/31/2023
$93,175 - $170,205 per year
IS 12 - 14
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
14
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No
23-03
685086500
This position is open to all qualified candidates. Selection will be made at the grade 12, 13 or 14 grade level. If selection is made at the grade 12 or 13 level the selectee may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher level up to the grade 14, upon the recommendation of the supervisor based on classification requirements, satisfactory performance, qualifications of the employee and recommendation of the Professional Accomplishments Evaluation Committee ( PAEC).
The employee will work to establish and maintain the ADS as a world leading information resource for astrophysicists, and related disciplines. The employee will maintain a deep state-of-the-art/practice knowledge of the aspects of Computer/Information Science which could be most beneficial to astrophysicists. The employee will maintain a state-of-the-art knowledge of Astrophysics and Astrophysics organizations, missions, and data archives. The employee will devote time to do original research in Astrophysics.
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. This experience includes producing publications and experience conducting independent research programs in an academic or research environment; knowledge of software development for astrophysical data analysis and application of analytic techniques in a research or similar environment as well as experience advising technical staff.
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. This experience includes producing publications and experience conducting independent research programs in an academic or research environment which have answered important questions in the field; mastery of software for astrophysical data analysis and application of analytic techniques in a research or similar environment as well as experience advising technical staff.
Grade 14:
A minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least grade 13 in the normal line of progression for this occupation. This experience includes experience identifying and leading major new scientific development initiatives; participating in research planning activities, including participation on advisory committees, scientific workshops, conferences, etc and supervising a diverse staff of scientists, technical and administrative staff.
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:
Your application package must include the
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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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