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

- Research and develop novel superconducting quantum circuits and detectors. - Test the operation of these circuits at temperatures from 0.01 K to 10 K and from DC to millimeter frequencies. - Design, construct and verify the cryogenic and electrical equipment used for testing these circuits. - Assist with the design, simulation, and fabrication of these circuits. - Develop and simulate theoretical models of circuit components and circuit operation. - Realize and improve simulation, test, and measurement infrastructure and techniques for characterizing microwave, digital, and quantum superconducting circuits. - Communicate and collaborate with team members, other NIST teams, and external teams. - Present and publish results as appropriate.

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: physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics. Or B. 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 equivalent to at least the GS-09 level (ZP-II at NIST. Specialized experience is defined as: Design, verification (simulation), and testing of cryogenic superconducting quantum devices and circuits. Precision electrical (dc to microwave) measurements of superconducting circuits. Experience operating cryostats and dilution refrigerators. Experimental design, construction, and assembly. 3D CAD design. Use of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). OR Master's or equivalent degree OR Combination of education and 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 RF Technology Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Lauren Beyer
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]