Research Physical Scientist (Earth Science Remote Sensing)

Quick Facts

Role: Research Physical Scientist (Earth Science Remote Sensing)
Level: GS-13 (AST)
Focus: Earth system science research, applications, and data science using NASA and commercial Earth observation data

Description

Serve as a Research Physical Scientist in NASA’s Earth Science Division, contributing to Earth Science to Action Strategy goals through innovative research and novel data-driven applications. Lead or support directed and competed research efforts, leveraging NASA missions, suborbital campaigns, and commercial data acquisitions to expand Earth system science knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead as principal investigator or contribute as co-investigator to research and application efforts addressing Earth Science to Action Strategy and the Earth System Science Research Program.
• Deliver new research outcomes and innovations using NASA Earth science missions, suborbital campaigns, and commercial data acquisitions, collaborating with NASA, academia, and industry.
• Advance societal benefit by co-developing new applications with end user communities.
• Communicate research and novel application outcomes as a lead or high-ranking co-author through impactful publications and presentations.
• Lead or contribute to the formulation of new directed or competed research investigations and application developments with cross-sector partners.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, national, or allegiance to the U.S.
• Meet NASA AST qualification/rating requirements for GS-13.
• One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including:
• Advancing or leading research investigations into Earth system spheres and processes.
• Developing new Earth science applications from global data imagery.
• Communicating outcomes through leading or co-authoring peer-reviewed publications and presenting at relevant conferences/symposia.
• Resume must include a clear, detailed narrative describing how you meet specialized experience requirements.
• Subject to pre-employment background investigation and/or clearance.
• Basic education requirement (bachelor’s): Engineering (ABET-accredited) or Physical Science/Mathematics/Life Science/Science; or Computer Science with specified math/stats + calculus coursework (or an AST-qualifying graduate degree if bachelor’s does not qualify).
• May require a one-year probationary/trial period if selected.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility and specific benefits depend on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.