Physical Scientist, AST, Physical Science Technical Management (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: Overseeing research evaluating human physiological responses to spaceflight or the environmental risks of spaceflight to human health and performance; Working with human research requirements, such as peer review processes, Institutional Review Boards or informed consent processes; Developing research requirements and negotiating collaborations across a variety of internal and external stakeholders. 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.
As an AST, Physical Science Technical Management (Physical Scientist), with the Human Research Program (HRP), you will perform research and technology development to support next-generation systems that enable humans to live and work safely and effectively in space. Special emphasis is placed on the mitigation of critical risks to human health and performance.