Physicist - Gaithersburg, United States - US National Institute of Standards and Technology

US National Institute of Standards and Technology
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Gaithersburg, United States

1 week ago

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Duties:

The Quantum Measurement Division (QMD) provides the physical foundation for the International System of Units (Système International d'Unités or SI), colloquially referred to as the metric system

As the new Physicist on our team your duties will include:

  • Planning and executing scientific research focused on the development and use of novel optical spectroscopies to study low dimensional material systems.
  • Operation of advanced cryogenic, magnetic, electronic and optic systems interfacing with class 3 and class 4 excitation lasers.
  • Designing then establishing new measurement capabilities and then collecting and analyzing the experimental data.
  • Data analysis is critical to success including fitting the data to multiple functions/parameters.
  • Producing figures summarizing data and comparing said data to the published literature.
  • Present the results of the scientific work at meetings and conferences and then draft publications for submission and peer review.
  • Train new group members on the use of instrumentation, data collection and analysis.
  • Propose new areas for exploration and funding.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • U.S. citizenship
  • Males born after must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment
  • Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications:


Individual Occupational Requirements:

Basic Requirements**:

Degree:
physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics.


OR

  • 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 addition to the basic requirements, applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 (ZP-II at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as having proficiency in the use of lasers, optics and spectroscopies as demonstrated through scientific presentations and peer reviewed publications; experience in the use of cryostats for temperature control and superconducting magnets, and the fitting of large data sets with scientific software; familiarity with materials systems of two dimensional (2D) materials and perovskites; must be able to work within a multidisciplinary group.


OR
Master's or equivalent graduate degree as defined in the basic requirements.


OR
A combination of graduate education and specialized experience as defined in the additional requirements.

  • The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.
  • Applicant Reconsideration

Education:


Additional information:

This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out more about the APMS here

  • Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions.
  • All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible in order to make qualification or eligibility determinations.
  • A trial period may be required.
  • This appointment may be extended up to four years without further competition.
  • NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees.
To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as:


  • Telework
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Familyfriendly leave
  • Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families
  • Child and eldercare resources
  • Onsite childcare center
  • Lactation spaces
  • Wellness programs
  • Fitness center
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. Please be sure that your resume and supporting documents include detailed information to support your qualifications for this position.

Failure to provide sufficient and/or legible evidence in your resume or supporting documents may result in a "not qualified" determination.

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