Research Scientist/Specialist Job in Washington DC Metro Area - 85845766 - ZACURQ5X78LQ6

Job Title:
Research Scientist/Specialist

Department:
Department Of Education

Agency:
Institute of Education Sciences

Job Announcement Number:
IES-AD-2011-0002

SALARY RANGE:
$85,000.00 - $130,000.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Friday, December 31, 2010 to Saturday, December 31, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:AD-1730-00/00

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Temporary position not to exceed 3 years

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
00

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Many vacancies - Washington, DC

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position was previously announced under number IE-AD-2010-0002.  Candidates who applied under the previous posting do not need to reapply.

The incumbent serves as an Research Scientist/Specialist in the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), U.S. Department of Education.

Additional Duty Location Info:
Many vacancies - Washington, DC

The incumbent serves as a Research Scientist/Specialist in the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), U.S. Department of Education.

Incumbents will engage in one or more of the following: (1) develop, implement, and manage research, evaluation, and statistics activities and programs carried out or funded by the agency; (2) monitor research, evaluation, and statistics activities carried out by grantees and contractors;
(3) conduct scientific reviews of research, evaluation, and statistics plans and products; (4) analyze data and synthesize information from education research and related areas; (5) prepare written products to convey research-based knowledge and information to a variety of audiences;  (6) conduct evaluations of agency activities; (7) engage in dissemination and outreach activities, such as publishing scholarly work and attending scientific conferences; and (8) collaborate and consult with staff.

SELECTIONS MAY ONLY BE MADE AFTER 30 DAYS OF THE OPENING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

RESEARCH SCIENTIST/SPECIALIST requires a doctoral degree or equivalent experience in an appropriate field, and at least five years of experience pertinent to the needs of IES. Research Scientist requires demonstration of strong research skills and knowledge in an area of specialization.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Research Scientist must have at least 5 years of research experience in education-related fields (e.g., cognitive, developmental, educational, or social psychology; economics; education; statistics); experience publishing in scientific peer-reviewed journals and reviewing for such journals.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated based upon the responses you provide on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position.


BENEFITS:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

Alternative work schedule options are available.

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.

You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
OTHER INFORMATION:

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

HOW TO APPLY:

APPLICATION PROCESS: Curriculum vitae or resume and a letter of interest should be submitted to Sue Betka, Deputy Director for Administration and Policy, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, 555 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20208.  Applications should be submitted electronically to: IESResAssoc@ed.gov.  All application must be received by the closing date of this announcement.  All documents will be retained by the Institute of Education Sciences as part of the record of this action.  Please do not include your social security number one your application when emailing documents.  If selected, you will be required to provide this information under the authority of executive order 9397 to uniquely identify you from other applications that may have the same name.

Contact Information:
Sue Betka
Fax: 202-219-1402
Internet: IESResAssoc@ed.gov

Or Write:
U.S. Department of Education
Institute of Education Sciences
555 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20208
US

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Sue Betka
Phone: 202-219-1385
Fax: 202-219-1402
Email: IESResAssoc@ed.gov Agency Information:
Department Of Education
555 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20208
US
Fax: 202-219-1402

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Applications will be reviewed and applicants will be notified as soon as final determination is made.