Research Physical Scientist, AST, Earth Sciences Remote Sensing (Direct Hire)

Duties

Summary

As a Research AST, Earth Sciences Remote Sensing with the Biospheric Science Branch in the Earth Science Division, you will be responsible for developing and leading projects. You will be part of a team of highly skilled scientists to advance and integrate Earth science knowledge to empower humanity to create a more resilient world, while pursuing opportunities for collaboration and funding.

Requirements

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement. Vacant research positions may be filled at one of several grade levels depending upon the scientific impact of the person selected. A review may be required to determine the appropriate grade level of the position and supplemental materials may be required from the selectee. To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Applying expert knowledge of broad operating programs and scientific advances to advise junior and senior colleagues, industry or agency officials as well as cultivating external partnerships; Managing projects that represent Earth Science and Earth Actions, including capacity building, outreach, foundational research, campaign-related data collection, and/or applied science; Applying expertise in advanced professional theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods sufficient to conceive and apply experimental theories and new development application to extend, modify, and update Earth Science theories, concepts, and assumptions.



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