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 incumbent will perform cutting-edge experimental research in the generation and application of visible and ultraviolet optical frequency combs, including dual comb spectroscopy of atomic gases in the ultraviolet. While the primary focus is on experimental research, it is expected the incumbent will also aid in the development of analytical and numerical models as required to complete research goals. This position involves teamwork within a diverse scientific community, and requires excellent oral and written communication. Dissemination of results through scientific conferences and written publications is expected.

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: 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 either 1 or 2 above, the courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound. In addition to the basic requirements, you must also meet the following requirements: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9 (ZP-II at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience with optical frequency combs, frequency comb-based spectroscopy, nonlinear optics and high harmonic generation, high power fiber optic amplifiers, pulsed lasers, high vacuum systems and rare gas handling, and precision optical frequency metrology. or A combination of graduate education and specialized experience. 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 Time and Frequency Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Erin O'Neill
• Email: [email protected]