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The Graduate Fellowship Program is available in the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (NMSS). The candidate (if not in NMSS) will be permanently reassigned to NMSS prior to beginning their fellowship. The candidate will be entitled to limited relocation benefits in the event the learning institution is outside the headquarters geographical area. Selected fellows are in full-pay status while enrolled in a full-time education program.
Learn more about this agency05/15/2023 to 06/19/2023
$53,105 - $172,075 per year
GG 07 - 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Yes—The candidate will be entitled to limited relocation benefits in the event the learning institution is outside the headquarters geographical area.
Permanent - Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Excepted
14 - The appointment under this program does not have promotion potential beyond the grade to which the applicant is initially appointed.
No
Yes
NMSS/MSST-2023-0004
725837500
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Graduate Fellowship Program is a developmental program that combines a graduate education and a return to a position with NRC that utilizes the learning gained through graduate study. The program targets individuals who wish to gain highly specialized technical knowledge by undertaking research-intensive full-time graduate work in a discipline identified as meeting the NRC's current and future skill needs.
You must be a permanent NRC employee to qualify for this program. You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
This position also requires that any applicant that is chosen must complete the PhD program within three years and that there is a 9-year service commitment to the NRC. The pay will be based on the locality of the institution.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
This position is to pursue a PhD in medical physics (master's programs do not have the clinical aspects of the PhD programs). Please note that we require coursework to begin no later than the Spring 2024 semester.
For more information regarding the program, visit the Graduate Fellowship Intranet Site.
The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Disability Program Coordinator at (301)415-2294. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. If you meet the minimum requirements, your application will be referred to a rating official or panel. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and the vacancy response to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the best qualified for this position, your application will be referred to the selecting official.
Please send the supplemental information via e-mail to:
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
ATTN: Natasha Thomas
E-mail Address: natasha.thomas@nrc.gov
List of supplemental material that may be applicable: Performance Appraisal, Graduate Fellowship References
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.
Your application (resume and response to the vacancy question) for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit a complete online resume, including responding to the vacancy question, you WILL NOT be considered for this position. Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated and requests for extensions will not be granted. If applying online poses a hardship to any applicant, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist BEFORE the closing date to speak to someone who can provide assistance for online submission. You must answer the job specific vacancy question, and submit your latest performance appraisal for consideration. You will be rated based on your response to the vacancy question and information provided in your application package. Recency and length of experience in the field, training, awards, recommendations, past and current performance, and community or outside professional activities will be considered as they relate to the vacancy question to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Please note that abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as "significant experience" or "see resume" do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.
The Human Resources Specialist will contact you by e-mail about the status of your application and selection process.
The Federal hiring process is set up 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/725837500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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If you are curious, inspired, or interested in bringing your energy to a committed team in a dynamic science, engineering, technical, or administrative career, consider the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). We are professionals dedicated to protecting people and the environment by safeguarding the use of nuclear materials in medicine, industry, and research.
NRC is an independent agency established to protect public health and safety as nuclear energy fuels electrical power and a variety of industrial, medical, and research applications. We come from diverse educational and experiential backgrounds—the military, industry, and academia.
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