Research AST, Biological Studies (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-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Performing experimental research in microbiology or molecular biology as it relates to space or space analog environments and applying it to methods and/or technology development Recommending short- and long-range goals of the organization, develops detailed plans for implementation and oversees implementation of the goals Coordinating research project budgets, schedules, and resource allocations and reporting, to maintain project visibility and provides project status presentations required Participating in processes integral to project planning, requirements definition, development, implementation, and operations for life/space science experiments or studies 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.
This is a Research AST, Biological Studies position responsible for coordinating and executing biological science projects for the advancement of space biology and/or human research. The duties include: theoretical and experimental research on the physical and biological processes of living organisms and systems as related to: space biosciences research, aeronautical and space travel, with projects involving spaceflight and/or ground-based research work.