Physical Scientist

US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations • Durham, NC

348d • $92,543 - $143,062

About The Position

This position is in the Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Measure and Modeling, Air Methods and Characterization Division, Ambient Air Branch. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must submit a resume and required documents.
• Position has education requirements.
• Must undergo a background investigation.
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field.
• Experience in managing technical progress of contracted research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in response to EPA's priorities.
• Lead a team of researchers.
• Serve as senior scientist and technical authority.
• Manage extramural research projects related to in-house research support contracts.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Life insurance
• Health benefits
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees