NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Physical Scientist 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

As a key agency leader reporting to the Forensic Scientific Foundation Studies Program Manager, the Research Scientist engages with internal and external stakeholders to enhance understanding of scientific capabilities and limitations of forensic science methods and practices. Key responsibilities include: - assisting with assessment of the current landscape of forensic methods and practices to establish priorities for and conduct foundation studies using publicly accessible data and information (including validation, interlaboratory studies, and proficiency testing); - setting strategic priorities for the forensic scientific foundation studies program to identify needs, organize and conduct new foundation studies, and support and strengthen ongoing studies; - building roadmaps and action plans to implement future foundation studies; and - serving as a trusted advisor and forward-thinking leader on forensic science.

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: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. or Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. This position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 (ZA-3 at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as: Utilizing forensic science methods and practice such as method validation, statistical analysis of data, legal and courtroom procedures, quality assurance, data analysis, and forensic science standards and protocols Coordinating and communicating effectively with various stakeholders, to ensure alignment and collaboration on project goals and objectives. Experience with technical writing and publication in peer reviewed journals related to forensic science research 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 Special Programs Office 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Kristine Noza
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]