NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Physicist to join our team! This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Duties

The successful candidate will: Advance the state of the art in the measurements of thermodynamic quantities and provide support for American industry through measurement services. Perform research independently and as a member of a team to improve the realization and dissemination of the SI unit of temperature, the kelvin. Validate and improve measurements through comparisons with other national metrology laboratories and by other methodology.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: A degree in physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics. OR A 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: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 (ZP-II at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience in thermodynamics and instrumentation with laboratory experience designing, developing, measuring, and calibrating standard for thermometry. OR A Master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. Applicant Reconsideration

Education

This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.

Education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course by course listing) is required with your application.

Contacts

• Address Sensor Science Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Daniel Matamoros
• Email: [email protected]