Research Chemist

Basic Qualification Requirements for Chemistry Series, 1320:

A. Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience: course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience, or additional education.



Additional Requirements:

In addition to meeting the basic requirements described above, applicants must also meet additional qualification requirements as stated below.



GS-12: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree directly related to the duties of the position (i.e., chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical engineering, tribology, rheology, materials science, or lipid chemistry) OR 1 year of specialized experience (defined below) equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service OR a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience.



The specialized experience requirements for this position at the GS-12 level are:

• Conducting independent research related to developing and measuring tribological properties from chemical and physical properties; AND
• Publishing research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals; AND
• Presenting research findings at scientific conferences or academic meetings, either in person or virtually.

GS-13: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience (defined below) equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service.



The specialized experience requirements for this position at the GS-13 level are:

• Leading group efforts and conducting independent research related to developing and measuring tribological properties from chemical and physical properties; AND
• Publishing research results as the primary author in peer-reviewed scientific journals; AND
• Being invited to present research findings at scientific conferences, either in person or virtually; AND
• Working with stakeholders to enhance research efforts and/or writing grant proposals to expand existing programs.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Applicants must be available to report for duty at the time a selection is made. Selections are typically made within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.