Magnetosphere Scientist (RVBXA)

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 29 March 2024.  Resumes must show DD/MMM/YYYY

The Geospace Environment Impacts and Applications Branch (RVBX) is seeking a geospace radiation environment researcher for basic to applied space weather research. 

Position duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Planning and execution of complex basic and applied research investigations and analytical studies related to the structure and dynamics of the natural or perturbed space radiation environment with the goal of understanding its effects on space systems. 
• Applying observational data to advance models and prediction capability for the geospace environment with a focus on characterizing, mitigating, or exploiting the impacts of these environments on DoD systems and communications. 
• Working with the broader scientific community to leverage current investments in space weather and magnetospheric research to develop products for DoD and DoD contractor use.
• Contributing as a team member to complex space environment data analysis and modeling projects.
• Developing and maintaining collaborations within and outside of AFRL to further advance DoD space environment modeling capabilities. 
• Documenting results of research in journal articles, technical reports, and conference presentations.
• Supporting transition of environment specifications and models to DoD and DoD contractor users.
• Preparing technical reports, evaluating technical proposals, and/or managing research contracts, if needed.

Telework

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

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Must possess a professional science or engineering (S&E) degree from an accredited academic institution
• Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (i.e., GS-11 for DR-02; GS-13 for DR-03).  Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
• Experience in space environment research, observations, model development, or operations
• Applicants must currently hold, or have the ability to obtain a DOD TS/SCI clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in relevant science or engineering field.
• Experience with analysis of data from space-borne particle instruments
• Experience in space environment research, especially energetic particles and their impacts on space assets
• Strong and effective communication skills, critical thinking skills and practical problem-solving
• Ability to recognize significant research opportunities and engage multiple parties in exploring these opportunities
• Agile and enthusiastic to embrace new missions, improve processes, and self-educate

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