Interdisciplinary - Davies Fellowship Job in West Point, NY

Vacancy No. DAFN255999719888HF Department United States Army Futures Command
Salary $104,436.00 to $190,779.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/30/2025 Close Date 2/21/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
West Point, NY


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Duties

  • Conduct independent and collaborative research in fields relevant to research focus areas.
  • Analyze and interpret research findings, contributing to the publication of results inreputable journals.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and various external partners on research projects.
  • Mentor and supervise undergraduate researchers, providing guidance on research projects.
  • Teach one course, contributing to the educational mission of the sponsoring department.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Frequent travel may be required. Required travel could range from approximately 25% up to 50%(depending on research area).
  • Three-year trial (i.e. probationary) period may be required.
  • PCS/Relocation Incentive is not authorized.
  • Must meet minimum OPM qualification and education requirements.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
  • This position requires onsite presence at the primary duty station of West Point, (New York), for instruction as well as at the assigned laboratory space at DEVCOM ARL (Maryland).
  • Depending on the research area, the frequency and duration of laboratory duty time may vary. Employees should expect travel time that may be extensive.
  • Methods of reimbursement for travel/temporary duty time(TDY) may vary and will be authorized as appropriate.
  • Telework may be authorized consistent with mission needs. Remote work is not authorized.
  • This position is eligible for the full range of federal benefits including health insurance, life insurance,flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)/401k, annual leave, sick leaveand more.

Qualifications

OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS:
-Quantum Information
-Photovoltaic Cells
-Advanced Scintillation (with anticipated 3D printing of scintillators)
-Applied Mathematics (with an emphasis in data analysis and/or data visualization)
-Applied Statistics (with an emphasis on probability theory and statistical programming)

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in a scientific or engineering area that is appropriate for the position.

In addition to meeting the minimum education requirement, applicants will be further evaluated on the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) needed for this position, including the following:

1.Teaching: Skill in the instruction of undergraduate courses in mathematics, computer science, engineering, and chemical, biological, and/or physical sciences. This includes course development, faculty development, student/cadet development, institutional service and advising students on capstone/research projects.

2.Research: Ability to conduct research using experimental methods to develop theoretical, analytic, computational and/or experimental studies applicable to Army priorities.

3.Communication: Ability to effectively convey and exchange information, ideas, and feedback with others in written and oral form. Communicate results through reports,scientific publications, and presentations.

4.Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Ability to analyze and propose solutions to complex problems. Ability to critically to assess a situation and come up with logical conclusions based on the available facts and information.

5.Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work closely with other scientists to develop comprehensive solutions. Work effectively with others to develop shared ideas, and to achieve common outcomes.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your rsum and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Written, narrative and response to the KSAs listed above (two pages maximum/total). (Required)
  • Transcripts (Required)
  • Cover Letter, (Optional)
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: laura.s.smith24.civ@army.mil

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/05/2025 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

LAURA SMITH
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FN-W262AA US ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEV CMD
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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
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Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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