Supervisory Research Astrophysicist, AST, Fields and Particles (Direct Hire)

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. To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Leading projects or activities that involve developing science plans, reporting on progress, managing resources and personnel, and/or interacting with institutional leadership and the scientific community; Leading teams of scientists in conducting research in the field of high energy astrophysics; Reporting results of X-ray or gamma-ray astronomy, and/or cosmology research at scientific conferences, in technical publications, and scientific journals. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA’s guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.
You will serve as a Supervisory Research Astrophysicist, specializing in Fields and Particles in the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center (HEASARC). HEASARC is the primary NASA archive for high energy astrophysics, obtaining data at extreme ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray wavelengths, and data from the cosmic microwave background and other areas of cosmological importance at radio, infrared, and other wavelengths.