Physical Scientist, AST, Life Support Studies

About this role

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work.

The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement. To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Directing independent, multidisciplinary research in space biosciences, including investigations of biological responses to microgravity, partial gravity, space radiation, isolation, altered environmental conditions, or other spaceflight stressors, and applying advanced biological, physiological, cellular, molecular, or organismal methods to address complex exploration challenges; Directing the design, execution, and scientific evaluation of complex spaceflight, ground-based, or analog biological investigations, including developing research objectives, experimental protocols, biological payload or instrumentation requirements, controls, sample collection and preservation strategies, and analytical approaches for generating scientifically valid and mission-relevant results; and Leading multidisciplinary teams and partnerships; integrating and interpreting complex biological datasets; translating research findings into recommendations for life-support and bioregenerative systems, planetary protection, exploration mission design, or other national space-exploration priorities; and communicating authoritative scientific advice to senior leadership.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of artificial intelligent (AI) or AI-assisted tools during the application process.