Physical Scientist

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band (NP-02) or grade level (GS 5-10) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing most or all of the following duties: 1) Working in conjunction with others in the development of new magnetoelectronic devices; 2) Familiarity with biofunctionalization techniques for adapting magnetoelectronic device surfaces to biosensor applications; 3) Familiar with microwave absorber design techniques and principles; 4) Participation in research topics with other team members including superconducting materials, hard and soft magnetic films and multilayered structures, micromagnetic properties of magnetic structure and the application of these materials to magnetoelectronic sensor devices; 5) Knowledge of the magnetic properties of materials including soft and hard magnetic materials, and GMR materials and how these magnetic properties derive from the materials properties; AND 6) Knowledge of biofunctionalization of magnetoelectronic device surfaces and magnet micro- and nano-particle labels. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will serve as a Physical Scientist within NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.