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What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Salary: Pasadena: $104,182 (Step 01) to $135,440 (Step 10); Moffett Field: $111,286 (Step 01) to $144,676 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired atthe Step 01. There aretwo vacancies and will be filled in either Moffett Field, CAand/or Pasadena, CA; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies if they become available.
Major Duties
As a Research Geophysicist within the Earthquake Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
-Plans, organizes, and conducts geophysical research aimed at the development and advancement of fundamental concepts in the physics of earthquake sources, either natural or induced.
-Carries out an innovative program of fundamental research using data science approaches applied to seismological observations to understand earthquake source physics and rupture dynamics.
-Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals.
Qualifications
BASICEDUCATIONREQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Geophysicist, all grade levels.
A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included at least 30 semester hours in mathematics (including calculus) and the physical sciences (geophysics, physics, engineering, geology, astronomy, meteorology, electronics, etc.). **OR
B. A combination of education and experience -- at least 30 semester hours in mathematics (including calculus) and the physical sciences (geophysics, physics, engineering, geology, astronomy, meteorology, electronics, etc.), plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in "A" above.
In addition to the Basic Education Requirement listed above, applicants musthave at least 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level that is in or related to the duties described above, such as:geophysical research aimed at the development and advancement of fundamental concepts in the physics of natural or induced earthquake sources. Using data science approaches applied to seismological observations to understand earthquake source physics and rupture dynamics. Presenting results of this research in scientific publications and conferences.
This experience must have shown creative and outstanding research that has led or can lead to major advances in a specific area of research. The work must have been creative in the sense that it developed a basic principle, product, concept, method, approach, or technique, or provided a body of basic information that opened the way for a major advance in the discipline or field of science. This work may have been achieved by providing a method of solving problems, opening areas of research or providing the means of exploring the application of science in a major area.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Pay Range
$104,182.00 - $144,676.00