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Data Scientist

Smithsonian Institution
  • Washington, District of Columbia United States
Salary: $68,405 - per year

Description

Requirements Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website. Qualifications Basic Requirements: Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position. or Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience. In addition to the basic education requirement above: Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as developing, planning, and executing basic and applied research in bioinformatics as applied to biodiversity genomics and conservation biology. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Or Education: Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Education This position has positive education requirements. Additional information This position is NOT included in the bargaining unit. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Utilize software tools for biodiversity genomics and informatics research to perform analysis, modification, and implementation to modify workflow. Enhance programs using modern programming language, statistical packages, algorithms for mathematical modeling. Assist management and curation of genomic data produced by the center. Train researchers, technicians, student interns, postdoctoral fellows, and permanent staff in bioinformatic analyses. Advise on selection of appropriate bioinformatic analyses that optimize the application. Perform research in biodiversity genomic involving the implementation of algorithms, and analysis of new workflows. Ensure publications of research results in scientific/academic literature receives credit on results.

Summary

Job Type : Full_Time
Designation : Data Scientist
Posted on : 19 March 2024
Department : Information Technology
Salary : $68,405 - per year
Qualification : Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position. or Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.
Work experience : 0-5 years
Openings : 7
Email : [email protected]
Contact : 2027469581
Website : https://www.usajobs.gov/job/782000900?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
Application End : 26 April 2024

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