Physical Scientist/Computer Scientist
What you'd do
This position is part of the Office of Science - Headquarters, Department of Energy. As a Physical Scientist/Computer Scientist, you will identify critical issues and actions necessary to advance research in QIS, especially quantum computing, with an emphasis on the interactions between scientists, next-generation computational facilities, and emerging hardware architectures. You will also identify and implement innovative methods for transitioning advanced research.
Major duties
The ongoing revolutions in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and high-performance computing are ushering in a new age of scientific research. The Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) program is accelerating the dawn of this age by advancing applied mathematics and computer science, including AI and quantum information science (QIS); delivering the most sophisticated computational scientific applications in partnership with disciplinary science; creating first-of-a-kind advanced computing and networking capabilities for the Nation; and developing future generations of computing hardware and software tools for science and engineering in partnership with the research community, including U.S. industry. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Physical Scientist/Computer Scientist, you will: Formulate, oversee, and evaluate major research portfolios that apply advanced computer science, computational modeling, and simulation to solve complex physical science problems. Coordinate and direct strategic, multi-institutional scientific partnerships (such as collaborations between national laboratories, universities, and industry) to advance high-performance computing applications in the physical sciences. Represent the agency in developing long-term strategic plans and guidelines for scientific computing programs, balancing open-science data-sharing objectives with federal operational policies. Lead scientific merit reviews, technical evaluations, and compliance audits of high-value research proposals, university grants, and national laboratory computational programs. Serve as a senior technical authority to advise agency leadership, federal partners, and external stakeholders on the integration of physical science modeling, advanced software systems, and high-performance computing hardware. Direct budget formulation, operational agreements, and risk assessments to ensure the resilient, secure, and cost-effective delivery of computational resources, pipelines, and scientific computing services.
What you need to qualify
BASIC REQUIREMENT: You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. See the Education section for the Basic Requirement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of 4 of the following: Managing scientific research programs that utilize computational modeling to solve physical science problems. Establishing collaborative research agreements between multiple independent organizations (such as corporate R&D divisions, universities, or research laboratories). Conducting technical merit reviews of scientific research proposals to determine funding selections. Assessing cybersecurity risks for scientific computing platforms and research databases. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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