Created at: January 31, 2025 00:22
Company: United States Army Futures Command
Location: West Point, NY, 10996
Job Description:
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.
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.
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.