Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Non Classified - Grade NA

Department/Organization: 204461 - Physics

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Research Professional should show a high level of achievement and impact as appropriate for the position’s duties, as well as recognition of professional excellence by peers. Assumes full responsibility for overall support of research activities. Directs and mentors others in research practices. Contributes to the design, interpretation and writing of grant proposals and publications. Independently designs, conducts, and reports on research activities. Must demonstrate clear potential to pursue external funding as principle investigator and/or Co-PI or Co-I, leading or co-leading contribution to the dissemination of findings or knowledge, including, but not limited to, public access such as on-line and through exhibits, peer-reviewed reports and publications, and presentation at meetings. This is only a representation of possible duties and is not an all-inclusive listing.

Required Minimum Qualifications: A relevant post-Baccalaureate degree (Master’s degree or higher) with a high level of achievement and recognition and clear potential as PI is required. For candidates demonstrating exceptional comparable independent research productivity, a relevant four-year undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.) and ten (10) or more years of relevant experience may be substituted. May require terminal degree and licensure.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or Atmospheric Sciences; postdoctoral research experience

Preferred Qualifications: Scientific management experience; well-established connections to NASA and ESA laboratories; prior research experience in Physics, Astronomy, Atmospheric Sciences, Engineering, or a related area.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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