Staff Scientist

Mechanical & Materials Engineering Division

GS-07F-6087P

QUALIFICATIONS:   Individual must be recognized as a critical resource, having established a reputation for technical excellence in the Institute at large and to some extent in the external community. Work is often consultative in nature and self-initiated. Individual is expected to work independently and require little or no supervision. Provides guidance to middle and top management in areas of expertise and on research trends. Individual serves as mentor to junior staff and often is the senior individual representing the Institute in a certain technical area. Individual must fulfill principal level researcher responsibilities and have experience of five years at that level. An advanced degree in a chosen technical field is desirable. Individual should also assume a training and development responsibility for less experienced technical staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Takes the lead in the promotion of new projects and programs in area of expertise and establishing future technology needs based on interaction with clients and potential clients and expert knowledge of the technology. Contributes to department and divisional planning activities by providing insight on future technological needs in areas of expertise and leads in the development of new division and Institute capabilities. Reviews research outcomes and recommendation of more junior technical staff to make final assessments. Manages major research projects and has full responsibility and control over the time schedule, budget, and technical objectives of the project. Applies advanced scientific or engineering principles, theories, and concepts in developing original research programs and solution to complex research programs where little or no precedence exists and innovation is required.

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