You will serve as a Research Biologist, Code 6920 within NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

You will perform research and development at the interface of materials, chemistry, and biology with a focus on the development of novel functional bio/nanomaterials for the controlled modulation of cellular function. You will plan and execute experiments and write and present results in support of larger program goals. You will prepare research findings and proposals for presentation to sponsors. You will develop and maintain laboratory space to secure and utilize approved biological materials. You will engage with postdoctoral fellows and students as a mentor in relevant areas of expertise.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS 05/10 grade level or NP-02 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Knowledge of cell biology with an emphasis on cell culture and maintenance of cell lines, fluorescence and enzymatic cell-based assays for monitoring various aspects of cellular physiology including, for example, viability and proliferation Demonstrated skill in confocal fluorescence microscopy (Nikon A1R platform preferred but not required) and quantitative live cell imaging Skill and proficiency in photophysical instrumentation (uv-vis spectrophotometer, fluorometer, and fluorescence plate reader) Demonstrated excellent writing/presentation/proposal skills Demonstrated record of publication in the field of cell biology and bionanomaterials This position has a selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is: This position requires demonstrated experience in the following: the culture of established mammalian cell lines and primary cells (neuronal cell and inducible pluripotent stem cell culture experience is desired but not required), quantitative cellular imaging and fluorescence-based cellular assays, confocal fluorescence microscopy, working understanding and familiarity with various nanoparticle systems (quantum dots, gold nanoparticles, liposomes), uv-vis spectroscopy, fluorescence-based assays, and bioconjugation/purification. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

Applicants must meet the following basic education requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:

Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
or
Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

After meeting the basic education requirement, the following may be substituted in lieu of the above mentioned specialized experience:3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
A combination of education and experience totaling 100%.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY 4555 Overlook Avenue SW Washington, DC 20375-5324 US
• Name: Nina Hosmer
• Phone: (202) 404-1812
• Email: [email protected]