Job ID: 644111177
Job date: 2018-03-31
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Company : U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2018-03-31
End Date:
Company : U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
If you have experience providing expert technical direction, consultation, and advice on state-of-the-art software applications engineering research and development methodology; analysis of system requirements; and conceptual design of computer systems through analysis of software requirements and network architecture, AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider becoming a Computer Scientist with the NIH. National Cancer Institute (NCI) This position is located in the Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT). CBIIT provides and advocates for the appropriate use of data science, informatics, and information technology to accelerate the NCI mission to prevent, detect, treat, or cure cancer. The Computer Scientist is responsible for developing new biomedical software of a foundational nature and advising CBIIT senior management on the status of software technologies and recommending new and creative scientific and technical direction for new projects. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) This position is located in the Scientific and Statistical Computing Core (SSCC) of the NIMH Intramural Research Program. The Core develops and implements methods for the analysis and display of brain image time series and establishes computer programs that are widely used within the NIMH intramural labs and branches. The Computer Scientist is responsible for designing and developing major components of a large computer software package for the analysis and visualization of functional brain mapping research data. Responsibilities:
Additional Info:
Open & closing dates: 03/26/2018 to 03/30/2018 Salary: $114,590 to $148,967 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 14 Work schedule: Full-Time Appointment type: Permanent Additional information A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program ( A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. This position is designated as a " If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. If You Meet The Minimum Qualifications For This Position, Your Application And Responses To The Online Questionnaire Will Be Evaluated Under Category Rating And Selection Procedures For Placement In One Of The Following Categories Best Qualified - for those who are superior in the evaluation criteria Well Qualified - for those who excel in the evaluation criteria Qualified - for those who only meet the minimum qualification requirements The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points, but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Applicants determined to be Best Qualified will be referred for further consideration. Preference eligibles in the Best Qualified category are referred before all other applicants. As part of the process, you may be asked to provide more detailed information about your experience and/or capabilities. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least an 85 on the assessment and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and any other requirements. Background checks and security clearanceTo apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package, which includes Your resume (see How to Apply section for requirements) and cover letter (if you wish to submit one) Responses to the online questionnaire Other supporting documents if applicable: documentation We encourage you to submit a copy of your transcripts, related license, certification, or registration if applicable. Do not submit any other supplementary documentation that is not requested of you. We will not use this documentation. To ensure your information is secure, please redact social security numbers and birth dates. Original copies may be requested if you are hired. 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 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. A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. 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. Your Resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your assessment score or an ineligible rating. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. For resume writing guidance, please visit the To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. A complete Assessment Questionnaire. Other required supporting documents (See the Required Documents section for any additional forms and/or supplemental materials required.) After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: . For Additional Information, Click On The Links Below For technical difficulties, contact HR Systems Support between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM ET Monday through Friday at Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Within 15 business days of the closing date, 03/30/2018 , your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. In addition, you may also check your status online at The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about Legal and regulatory guidance This job originated on . For the full announcement and to apply, visit . Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at will be considered. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
If you have experience providing expert technical direction, consultation, and advice on state-of-the-art software applications engineering research and development methodology; analysis of system requirements; and conceptual design of computer systems through analysis of software requirements and network architecture, AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider becoming a Computer Scientist with the NIH. National Cancer Institute (NCI) This position is located in the Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT). CBIIT provides and advocates for the appropriate use of data science, informatics, and information technology to accelerate the NCI mission to prevent, detect, treat, or cure cancer. The Computer Scientist is responsible for developing new biomedical software of a foundational nature and advising CBIIT senior management on the status of software technologies and recommending new and creative scientific and technical direction for new projects. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) This position is located in the Scientific and Statistical Computing Core (SSCC) of the NIMH Intramural Research Program. The Core develops and implements methods for the analysis and display of brain image time series and establishes computer programs that are widely used within the NIMH intramural labs and branches. The Computer Scientist is responsible for designing and developing major components of a large computer software package for the analysis and visualization of functional brain mapping research data. Responsibilities:
- Providing scientific technical planning, direction, and guidance on internal and external state-of-the-art complex biomedical software engineering projects on various software development methodologies.
- Serving as a Project Leader on software engineering and documentation projects for systems that enable investigators to assemble and integrate multifaceted data to produce scientific information and understanding.
- Serving as a liaison with user organizations and technical information specialists, including both government and contractor staff, and with management staff of various OD and intramural and extramural offices of the NIH.
- Serving as a Project Officer in the acquisition of equipment, software, and services contracts needed to design, develop, deploy, and support the professional documentation of NIH systems.
- Conditions of Employment
- Position is subject to a background investigation.
- Position has an education requirement - transcripts required.
- Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- U.S. Citizenship requirement met by closing date.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- Occasional travel may be required.
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Open & closing dates: 03/26/2018 to 03/30/2018 Salary: $114,590 to $148,967 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 14 Work schedule: Full-Time Appointment type: Permanent Additional information A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program ( A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. This position is designated as a " If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. If You Meet The Minimum Qualifications For This Position, Your Application And Responses To The Online Questionnaire Will Be Evaluated Under Category Rating And Selection Procedures For Placement In One Of The Following Categories Best Qualified - for those who are superior in the evaluation criteria Well Qualified - for those who excel in the evaluation criteria Qualified - for those who only meet the minimum qualification requirements The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points, but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Applicants determined to be Best Qualified will be referred for further consideration. Preference eligibles in the Best Qualified category are referred before all other applicants. As part of the process, you may be asked to provide more detailed information about your experience and/or capabilities. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least an 85 on the assessment and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and any other requirements. Background checks and security clearanceTo apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package, which includes Your resume (see How to Apply section for requirements) and cover letter (if you wish to submit one) Responses to the online questionnaire Other supporting documents if applicable: documentation We encourage you to submit a copy of your transcripts, related license, certification, or registration if applicable. Do not submit any other supplementary documentation that is not requested of you. We will not use this documentation. To ensure your information is secure, please redact social security numbers and birth dates. Original copies may be requested if you are hired. 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 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. A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. 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. Your Resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your assessment score or an ineligible rating. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. For resume writing guidance, please visit the To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. A complete Assessment Questionnaire. Other required supporting documents (See the Required Documents section for any additional forms and/or supplemental materials required.) After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: . For Additional Information, Click On The Links Below For technical difficulties, contact HR Systems Support between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM ET Monday through Friday at Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Within 15 business days of the closing date, 03/30/2018 , your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. In addition, you may also check your status online at The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about Legal and regulatory guidance This job originated on . For the full announcement and to apply, visit . Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at will be considered. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]