You will serve as a Research Physicist in the Plasma Physics, Code 679700 This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

You will utilize Branch's high power laser facilities to lead experiments in nonlinear propagation of high-energy lasers and short laser pulses in the air under various atmospheric conditions. You will utilize Branch's high power laser facilities to lead experiments to discover and characterize various interactions of high-energy lasers and short laser pulses with various materials. You will supervise experimental research efforts being conducted in support of the Branch's programs at other facilities. You will critically analyze scientific results and their relevance to the overall goals of the sponsoring agencies, and make interpretations and decisions concerning future experimental research. You will develop and resource new scientific research programs. You will attend and present work at scientific meetings.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or NP-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional physicist performing all or most of the following duties: 1.) Leading experiments in nonlinear propagation of short pulses in air, propagation of high energy lasers under various atmospheric and maritime conditions, and development of science and technology of high peak and average power laser propagation; 2.) Planning and supervising experimental research that utilizes high power laser facilities; 3) Conducting research and development in directed energy; 4.) Performing individual experimental, computational, and theoretical research; and 5.) Attending and presenting work at scientific meetings. This position has a selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is: This position requires demonstrated experience in the use of ultra-short pulse laser technology for experiments in nonlinear interactions with air and at the interface between air and solid materials. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:Physics Series 1310 (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY 4555 Overlook Avenue SW Washington, DC 20375-5324 US
• Name: Nina Hosmer
• Phone: (202) 849-0209
• Email: [email protected]