Job opening: Interdisciplinary - Davies Fellowship
Salary: $104 436 - 190 779 per year
Published at: Jan 30 2025
Employment Type: Full-time
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Duties
Conduct independent and collaborative research in fields relevant to research focus areas.
Analyze and interpret research findings, contributing to the publication of results inreputable journals.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and various external partners on research projects.
Mentor and supervise undergraduate researchers, providing guidance on research projects.
Teach one course, contributing to the educational mission of the sponsoring department.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Frequent travel may be required. Required travel could range from approximately 25% up to 50%(depending on research area).
- Three-year trial (i.e. probationary) period may be required.
- PCS/Relocation Incentive is not authorized.
- Must meet minimum OPM qualification and education requirements.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
- This position requires onsite presence at the primary duty station of West Point, (New York), for instruction as well as at the assigned laboratory space at DEVCOM ARL (Maryland).
- Depending on the research area, the frequency and duration of laboratory duty time may vary. Employees should expect travel time that may be extensive.
- Methods of reimbursement for travel/temporary duty time(TDY) may vary and will be authorized as appropriate.
- Telework may be authorized consistent with mission needs. Remote work is not authorized.
- This position is eligible for the full range of federal benefits including health insurance, life insurance,flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)/401k, annual leave, sick leaveand more.
Qualifications
OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS:
-Quantum Information
-Photovoltaic Cells
-Advanced Scintillation (with anticipated 3D printing of scintillators)
-Applied Mathematics (with an emphasis in data analysis and/or data visualization)
-Applied Statistics (with an emphasis on probability theory and statistical programming)
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in a scientific or engineering area that is appropriate for the position.
In addition to meeting the minimum education requirement, applicants will be further evaluated on the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) needed for this position, including the following:
1.Teaching: Skill in the instruction of undergraduate courses in mathematics, computer science, engineering, and chemical, biological, and/or physical sciences. This includes course development, faculty development, student/cadet development, institutional service and advising students on capstone/research projects.
2.Research: Ability to conduct research using experimental methods to develop theoretical, analytic, computational and/or experimental studies applicable to Army priorities.
3.Communication: Ability to effectively convey and exchange information, ideas, and feedback with others in written and oral form. Communicate results through reports,scientific publications, and presentations.
4.Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Ability to analyze and propose solutions to complex problems. Ability to critically to assess a situation and come up with logical conclusions based on the available facts and information.
5.Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work closely with other scientists to develop comprehensive solutions. Work effectively with others to develop shared ideas, and to achieve common outcomes.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Contacts
- Address FN-W262AA US ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEV CMD
DO NOT MAIL
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
US
- Name: LAURA SMITH
- Email: laura.s.smith24.civ@army.mil
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