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This is the position of Astrophysicist in the High Energy Astrophysics Division with the Chandra X-ray Center (CXC) at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. The employee will work within the Chandra Director's Office (CDO) in support of all aspects of CDO activities, and will also conduct research in the field of X-ray astronomy.
11/04/2022 to 02/03/2023
$93,175 - $121,128 per year
IS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
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
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No
No
23-08
687687100
This position is open to all qualified candidates. First consideration may be made 14 days after the opening date. Selection will be made at the grade 12 level. The selectee may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher level up to the grade 13 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).
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 working in an observatory setting or equivalent scientific facility, including participating in peer review panels and writing/editing technical documents; organizing science symposia and knowledge of publication/citation metrics; testing and documenting science software and working in teams involving scientists and software staff. The candidate has the ability to formulate and conduct independent research program(s) and has knowledge of the application of computer and analytic techniques to the solution of scientific problems.
or
C. A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience equivalent to the above
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
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Your application package must include the
following documents:
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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Your application package must include the
following documents:
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.
Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page.
Please Note:
You will receive an automated email acknowledgement that your application has been received. This may take several hours. We often receive a large number of applications for a job. We review each application carefully, and this process may take a few weeks. As we go through each round of review, we will send you an email to date you on your status.
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/687687100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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