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: Participate in the design and execution of research on DNA damage assessment and relative biological effectiveness of water-soluble radionuclides used in next generation radiopharmaceuticals. Design and perform real-time damage assays to assess single-strand and double strand breaks in DNA induced by alpha and beta sources and compare to previous gamma and proton beam radiation experiments. Develop and refine physicochemical models to provide framework for creating clinical sensors for ex vitro monitoring of radiation treatment.

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 REQUIREMENTS, APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 (ZP-II at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as: Direct experience with electrophoretic mobility assays, and nanopore-based resistive pulse assays Contributing to peer-reviewed articles on nanopores measurement tool for single-molecule biodosimetry Assaying ionizing radiation-induced DNA damage OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree in physics, applied physics, or a related field relevant to the work of the position OR A combination of specialized experience and graduate education in physics, applied physics, or a related field relevant to the work of the position 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 Microsystems and Nanotechnology Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Tailor Thompson
• Email: [email protected]