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.
Summary
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.
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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
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.
Qualifications
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.
Education
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.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including:
Comprehensive health and life insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
Annual (vacation) and paid sick leave.
Family friendly leave policies
11 paid holidays per year
Transit benefits.
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including:
Comprehensive health and life insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
Annual (vacation) and paid sick leave.
Family friendly leave policies
11 paid holidays per year
Transit benefits.
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer
Attn: Please Complete
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States
Next steps
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.
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.
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer
Attn: Please Complete
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States
Next steps
The Human Resources Specialist will contact you by e-mail about the status of your application and selection process.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
