Laser Physicist

Job Overview

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 30 Oct 2024.

The Bioeffects Division of the 711^th Human Performance Wing within the Air Force Research Laboratory (711 HPW/RHD) seeks to hire a mid-level, DR-02, or DR-03, Laser Physicist at San Antonio, TX. 

This position supports research aims within the Directed Energy Bioeffects & Mechanisms Core Research Area, which focuses on building a knowledge base of human biological responses across the electromagnetic spectrum. 

Work includes:

• Performs expert level professional engineering and scientific work involving the integration of engineering and other science disciplines (e.g., biology, physics, physiology, medicine, or chemistry) to enhance understanding of bioeffects along the electromagnetic spectrum. 
• Uses advanced laser optics knowledge to develop and implement new laboratory techniques and experimental equipment to advance laser bioeffects efforts.
• Independently defines research objectives and determines how they may be best accomplished, develops and evaluates alternatives, defines the approach, conducts the analyses, and documents findings and products related to the electromagnetic spectrum. 
• It leads to interdisciplinary teams that interact, coordinate, consult, and collaborate directly with military and civilian scientists within AFRL, as well as national and international organizations to enhance bioeffects knowledge.
• Prepares research results for reports, publications, and presentations and briefs AFRL S&T leadership and broader scientific community and at national and international conferences and meetings.

You must be able to cultivate a professional and respectful environment of cooperation. You must be willing to listen and consider the views of others. You must be willing and able to seek opportunities for collaboration with personnel from other functional units (finance, contracting, etc.) and other technical areas of an organization to accomplish work-related activities. 

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

• United States Citizenship
• Males must be registered for Selective Service
• These positions may be filled as a 5-year Flexible Length and Renewable Term Technical Appointment (new government hires, current government term employees, etc.) with the option to later convert to a permanent appointment.
• Security Clearance: This position requires possession of or the ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance
• These are Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) positions and require a Level 1 certification (Foundational). The selectees will have 24 months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year or 52 weeks of specialized experience in this field, equivalent to DR-01 (entry level) in the federal service or equivalent in an alternate pay system.  Applicants must also meet the Basic Qualification requirements for 1310 (Physics), 1306 (Health Physics) or 0858 (Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering) series to qualify. To view the Individual Occupational Requirements for this position, click on the following links:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/health-physics-series-1306/

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/bioengineering-and-biomedical-engineering-series-0858/

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Acquisitions (KSAs):

• Master’s, Doctorate, or PhD in Physics, Health Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Laser Experience – experience with laser concepts, laser systems, and optical designs, development, and operation
• Leadership Experience – experience leading diverse teams and managing complex projects to meet cost, schedule, and performance expectations
• Computational Experience – Statistical and/or data analysis experience with coding languages such as MATLAB/R, Python, C+/C++.

When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below. 

Resume: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Resume

Transcripts: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Transcripts

Acceptable file types: .doc,.docx,.pdf

(Requisition No. 24847)

Series

0858

1306

1310