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NASA is looking for a Research scientist with expertise in remote sensing of planets, moons, and asteroids.
Responsibilities
Plans and coordinates scientific research designed to further understanding of natural phenomena and physical processes of the terrestrial inner planets, asteroids, and/or icy satellites of the outer planets.
Uses extensive knowledge in geology, geomorphology, volcanology, surface processes, remote sensing, and/or geophysics to conduct research on the origin, composition, and evolution of planetary bodies.
Conceives/designs models, algorithms, experiments, or instruments, contributes new inventions/technologies, and develops techniques for solving difficult scientific problems and obtaining data in the scientific areas of lunar and planetary science.
Provides expert advice to planetary science working groups and other nationally recognized science organizations representing NASA planetary science projects.
Serves on high-level committee assignments of professional groups and is qualified to speak responsibly on technical matters in his or her area of immediate specialization within and outside the science community.
Provides project-level support in planetary surfaces, including (but not limited to) Moon, Mars, and asteroids.
Recognized as an expert in the field of planetary science by peers within academia and NASA, and provides technical advice and counsel both within and outside the specific scientific community.
Conditions of Employment
Position subject to pre-employment background investigation
Selectee must complete a financial disclosure statement
A one-year trial period may be required
This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Qualifications
In addition to the basic education requirement, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above.
Specialized experience includes performing duties such as geological and/or geophysical data analysis and modeling; studying the geology or geophysics of planets, such as regolith processes, polar volatiles, thermal properties and processes, plasma and/or charging physics, dust transport and mitigation, geotechnical properties, or spectroscopy; interpreting data from the terrestrial bodies, icy moons, and/or asteroids; developing instrumentation for planetary investigations; and/or presenting and publishing scientific results, and communicating with other scientists and 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.
Education
Basic Education Requirement: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major study in Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Astronautical Engineering, Astronautics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Biomedical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science*, Life Science, Earth and Planetary Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Mathematics (Pure or Applied), Applied Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy, Meteorology, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Physics, Oceanography, Optical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Space Science, Structural Engineering, Welding Engineering or other appropriate physical science or engineering field.
Degrees in engineering technology are not considered to be qualifying for this position.
