Join NIST and help create magnetic SRMs that power innovation in energy, computing, and biomedicine. Be part of a team driving advances in technology through precision and expertise, impacting industries worldwide! 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

In this position, you will: Design and build a prototype time-varying absolute magnetometer, under the guidance of experts in magnetics and instrument design, to measure AC magnetic moment/susceptibility with SI-traceability and uncertainty. Conduct a detailed uncertainty analysis of the AC absolute magnetometer, with the assistance of a statistician, by applying experimental design principles to quantify and assess sources of error in the instrument. Modify the AC absolute magnetometer based on experimental results and field knowledge to minimize significant sources of error. Continuously refine the instrument through repeated uncertainty analysis and modification until total uncertainty is minimized. Collaborate with experts in magnetic materials to develop and evaluate the first prototype AC magnetic Standard Reference Material (SRM).

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 basic qualifications above, applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-9 grade level (ZP-II for NIST employees) or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as experience in any of the following: Physical Characterization, such as optical or electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction and its analysis Magnetic characterization, such as measurement of magnetic moment and magnetic susceptibility as afunction of temperature/ magnetic field on different instruments Statistical analysis or Master's or equivalent graduate degree Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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 before a final offer of employment.

Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. 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 course-by-course listing) is required with your application.

Contacts

• Address Materials Science and Engineering Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Evelyn Carter-Hopkins
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]