Research Health Physicist

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 23 May 24
The Optical Radiation Bioeffects Section of the 711th Human Performance Wing within the Air Force Research Laboratory (711HPW/RHDO) is looking for an outstanding Research Health Physicist. 

Assists the Optical Radiation Branch with bioeffects research for directed energy risk assessments. Develops computational models and integrates software libraries into large, distributed, diverse modeling and simulation architectures. Designs experiments to collect and analyze data, informing model development and further experimentation. Applies best practices in computer science to define requirements, architectures, designs, planning, development, and verification and validation of multidisciplinary probabilistic and deterministic models representing human behavioral and biological response to directed energy exposures. Prepares modeling and simulation products for verification, validation, and accreditation. It serves on interdisciplinary research teams utilizing multiple disciplines of computer science to include programming, probability and statistics, data analytics, and advanced computer simulation technologies including modularized engineering, engagement, and mission-level simulations. Conducts data analysis and data visualization from experimental and simulation studies, including large data sets. Conducts simulations and exercises in distributed simulation environments. Conceptualizes and develops technical information, reports, data visualization products, and briefings on project planning, progress, evaluation, validation/verification, documentation, and underlying science. Works with senior scientists to review, evaluate and recommend modeling, simulation, and analysis resources to meet current and future needs. Works within a development team applying agile development principles to develop software and execute modeling and simulation tasks. Prepares research results and methodologies for presentations and publication in technical reports, briefings, and peer-reviewed journals. Authors' proposals for new research and development tasks, reports, and manuscripts summarizing research findings.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• Flexible Length and Renewable Term Technical Appointments. This appointment type is used to appoint individuals who are not currently DoD civilian employees into any scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematic positions, including technicians, for a period of more than one year but not more than six years.
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• United States Citizens
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• This position may require travel.
• These are Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) positions and require a Level 2 certification (Practitioner). The selectee will have 24 months to meet APDP requirements or waiver must be obtained.

Education 

General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)

Desired Qualifications

• 4th generation computer coding/laboratory systems design experience: MATLAB, Python, C++
• Software development experience
• Advanced statistical and/or data analysis experience.
• Laser systems/optical design/data analysis experience
• Technical writing skills
• Public speaking skills
• Demonstrated ability to multitask
• Ability to work cohesively on a multi-disciplinary team
• Self-motivated
• Flexible

(Req No. 98256)

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