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This is the position of Physicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow) in the Radio and Geoastronomy division. The purpose of this position is to conduct a program of research and scholarship in experimental cosmology. The incumbent will work closely with the Harvard CMB group at the CfA on developments related to the ongoing stage 3 BICEP experiment and the CMB-S4 project.
11/18/2022 to 12/02/2022
$74,129 - $96,363 per year
IS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel to scientific conferences, to observing facilities and/or technical collaboration meetings may be required.
No
Temporary - Trust Fund Temporary - Not To Exceed Three Years
Full-time - Full time
Competitive
11
No
No
23-25
690158800
This position is open to all qualified candidates.
Basic Requirements:
Degree: physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics.
or
Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
In addition to the basic requirements, candidates for the grade 11 must also possess one of the following:
A. Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or
B. Minimum of one year specialized experience equivalent to at least grade 9 in the normal line of progression for this occupation. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position such as work on background-limited cryogenic detectors and optics for telescopes targeting the polarized Cosmic Microwave Background; completed Ph.D. thesis work or publications of original research on experimental cosmology; and participation in collaborations or project teams engaged in CMB survey experiments, ideally with exposure to all aspects including instrumentation, data collection, and analysis.
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/gs1300/1310.htm
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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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the criteria associated with this position as defined below.
Knowledge of the principles of physical cosmology and the application of CMB survey data to inform cosmological theory.
Skill in technical design, development, and scientific operation of CMB survey instruments, including small aperture telescopes targeting degree-scale features in the CMB B-mode polarization.
Ability to utilize computer technology in complex data acquisition systems, data management and reduction, computer aided design, and the solution of scientific problems.
Ability to perform scientific research as may be evidenced by a Ph.D. in physics, astrophysics, or astronomy.
Ability to work effectively as part of a research group and cross-institutional scientific team.
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The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, commuter benefits, health/life insurance, and accidental insurance.
Please see Benefits at http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/hr/benefits/ for a complete description.
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.
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Your application package must include the following documents:
Detailed resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
School transcripts or degree certificate
Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable
Summary of research interests (maximum 4 pages)
Names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional 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.
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Your application package must include the following documents:
Detailed resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
School transcripts or degree certificate
Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable
Summary of research interests (maximum 4 pages)
Names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional 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.
Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page.
Please Note:
You will receive an e-mail to acknowledge that your application has been received. Please be aware that the confirmation e-mail could reside in your "junk" or "bulk" mail folder depending on your filters.
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/690158800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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This is the position of Physicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow) in the Radio and Geoastronomy division. The purpose of this position is to conduct a program of research and scholarship in experimental cosmology. The incumbent will work closely with the Harvard CMB group at the CfA on developments related to the ongoing stage 3 BICEP experiment and the CMB-S4 project. Specifically, they will take a leading role in pSAT, a pathfinder Small Aperture Telescope that will leverage BICEP array infrastructure and advanced cryogenic technology to evaluate CMB-S4 prototype detector and optical technology, with a goal of conducting laboratory characterization and on-sky testing, and acquiring science-grade survey data. The incumbent will be involved in all phases of the instrument design and data analysis.
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