This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/515816000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Closing Date has been updated to 2/19/2019.
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Salary:
Santa Cruz, CA : $88,582 (Step 1) to $115,157 (Step 10)
Woods Hole, MA : $81,077 (Step 1) to $105,400 (Step 10)
St. Petersburg, FL : $73,375 (Step 1) to $95,388 (Step 10)
NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
There is one vacancy; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies if they become available.
11/02/2018 to 02/19/2019
$73,375 - $115,157 per year
GS 12
3 vacancies in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Overnight travel of 1 to 5 nights per month may be required.
No
Term - This is an Excepted Appointment Not-to-Exceed 2 Years
Full-Time
Excepted
12
No
No
SAC-2019-0031
515816000
Open to all qualified candidates. Because this Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is a U.S. Government position, preference must be given to U.S. citizens. Citizens of other nations may be considered under certain circumstances, i.e., when there are no qualified U.S. citizen applicants available. In those instances, the USGS may consider making an offer to a non-citizen provided applicable laws and regulations are followed.
Mendenhall Research Fellowship - Research Opportunity # 17-8. Assessing coastal change hazards with remote sensing
Coastal regions face a multitude of new challenges with population growth, climate change, and sea-level rise. The landscape and infrastructure on most beaches, wetlands and sea cliffs are expected to have land loss during the 21st century associated with increased sea levels and changing storm conditions (e.g., Vitousek, et al. 2017). As the frequency of these coastal hazards has increased, rapid advances have occurred in remote sensing technologies that can be used to track and better understand our coastal systems and hazards. These remote sensing technologies include both active and passive sensors (e.g., lidar, radar, and optical imagery) that can be deployed on a variety of platforms (e.g., fixed cameras, drones, aircraft, and satellites). The acquisition, processing, analysis, and interpretation of these increasingly large and rich datasets are an active field of research at the USGS (Sherwood et al., 2018).
We seek a Mendenhall Fellow to conduct research focused on the innovative application of remote sensing techniques to make fundamental contributions in the understanding of coastal changes and hazards. This solicitation for research proposals is broad in nature. We encourage the proposed use of new or developing technologies or the novel application of existing technologies in a science plan focused upon a local, regional or global scale. Topics for the proposals may include (but are not limited to) coastal morphodynamics, long-term change of coastal shorelines, dunes, wetlands or bluffs, interactions between human populations and coastal morphodynamics, or coastal water levels and flooding during storms. A range of approaches may be considered including (but not limited to) sensor development, acquisition of new data, synthesis of large data sets, real-time monitoring, and integration of novel techniques such as machine learning with remotely sensed data.
The two-year Mendenhall Fellowship will allow the researcher to implement a research plan that provides new understanding and tests hypotheses related to coastal systems and hazards. The proposed work may be focused on collaborative efforts with any or all of the three Research Advisors, depending on interests, expertise and resources. Strong candidates are expected to possess demonstrated abilities in developing observations and theory of coastal systems and the use and application of remote sensing technologies and data.
Proposed Duty Station: Santa Cruz, CA; Woods Hole, MA; St. Petersburg, FL. (The duty location will be determined when a selection is made.)
Areas of Ph.D.: Earth science, oceanography, ocean or marine science, geography, geology, engineering, or related fields (candidates holding a Ph.D. in other disciplines but with knowledge and skills relevant to the Research Opportunity may be considered).
Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications: Research Geologist, Research Oceanographer, Research Engineer.
(This type of research is performed by those who have backgrounds for the occupations stated above. However, other titles may be applicable depending on the applicant's background, education, and research proposal. The final classification of the position will be made by the Human Resources Specialist.)
http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/opps/qualifications.html
Physical/Environmental Demands: Work is usually performed in an office setting. The work area:
Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?
The Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for postdoctoral fellows to conduct concentrated research in association with selected members of the USGS professional staff, often as a final element to their formal career preparation. The Program is also intended to provide research experiences that enhance their personal scientific stature and credentials. The Mendenhall Program is envisioned to bring current scientific expertise to assist in the implementation of the USGS Strategic Plan and the science strategy of its programs (refer to http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/2007/1309/ and http://www.usgs.gov/start_with_science/). Mendenhall Fellows are expected to publish their results in peer-reviewed scientific outlets.
In order to be considered for these opportunities, candidates must:
(1) have successfully completed a Ph.D. in a field related to the described Research Opportunity; the Ph.D. degree requirements must have been met no earlier than November 2, 2013 (5 years before the announcement opening date), and must be completed by the time employment starts;
(2) meet the qualification requirements described in the Research Opportunity. The research proposal submitted must demonstrate that the applicant is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties for the specific Research Opportunity.
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Foreign Education. You must provide proof, if the foreign education determines your qualifications for the position. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if the applicant can show that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide such evidence when applying for Federal jobs. If selected, you will be required to provide official proof that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/foreign.html.
You must meet all eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
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Applicants are to submit the following for each individual Research Opportunity for which they are applying.
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.
If an applicant is chosen for an opportunity and meets the qualification requirements, the Human Resources Office will contact the applicant and make a firm job offer.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Applicants are to submit the following for each individual Research Opportunity for which they are applying.
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.
If an applicant is chosen for an opportunity and meets the qualification requirements, the Human Resources Office will contact the applicant and make a firm job offer.
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/515816000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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