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 position requires leading a project associated with resistance calibration systems and services, research on graphene and low dimensional materials, and the develop of quantum devices and measurement systems for electrical impedance standards. The particular duties include a strong background in the physics and fabrication of 2D materials and devices that provide traceability to the SI ohm.

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: 1. Degree: physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics. OR 2. 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 A or B 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 above basic requirements, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-12 level (ZP-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as: Knowledge of precision measurements traceable to the International System of Units (SI), quantum-based realization of SI units, quantum electrical standards, and the SI defining constants Knowledge of standard resistor measurements, internal resistance scaling, maintaining measurement system infrastructure (hardware and software) for resistance measurement service, low current measurements with ultra-low current amplifiers and resistance standards; Advanced knowledge of graphene based quantum Hall standards Skilled in low-temperature systems and electromagnetic transport measurements, epitaxial growth of graphene, material characterization through microscopy(scanning electron, transmission electron, atomic force, confocal laser scanning) and spectroscopy (focused ion beam, energy-dispersive X-ray, Raman) Ability to design, fabricate, and characterize graphene devices and arrays using device fabrication and characterization programs (Gwyddion and Nanometer Pattern Generation System) 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 Quantum Measurement Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Erin O'Neill
• Email: [email protected]