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NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Biologist to join our team!
This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
10/24/2024 to 11/07/2024
$103,409 - $191,900 per year
ZP 4 - 5
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - Conference, training and meetings.
No
Term - 13 months
Full-time
Competitive
5
No
Yes
DO-100-25-12587105-DH
815344600
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens
Applies biological sciences and computational expertise to lead technical and policy efforts for the NIST Artificial Intelligence Institute (AISI) biosecurity team. Develop, manage, and lead the AISI's approach to assessment of both scientific capabilities and potential national security risks of chem-bio AI models including those that aid in the analysis, prediction, or generation of novel chemical or biological sequences, structures, or functions. Works closely with technical research staff within the AISI, U.S. government partners, and the scientific community to develop and apply new technical approaches and methodologies for assessing design capabilities and performance of chem-bio AI models. Builds and coordinates a network of scientific and the national security stakeholders to define guidelines for assessing and mitigating potential risks of chem-AI models while enabling innovation. Provides guidance to AISI leadership on emerging benefits and risks at the intersection of AI and biotechnology. Serves as a technical representative for the AISI biosecurity team at interagency, academic, and other external meetings. Leads and manages other lines of effort for the biosecurity team as designated by the Team Lead including shaping and defining the longer-term strategy of biosecurity efforts.
ZP-IV: In Addition: All applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-12 level (ZP-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience Computational Biology, Machine learning, Biotechnology, Computer, experience evaluating or developing specialized chem-bio AI models and experience working with other federal agencies in Computational Biology, Machine learning, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Structural Bioinformatics or closely related field.
ZP-V: In Addition: All applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-14 level (ZP-IV at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience in Computational Biology, Machine learning, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Structural Bioinformatics or closely related field, experience working with, evaluating, and developing specialized chem-bio AI models and experience communicating with subject matter experts in your domain as well as policymakers
This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.
Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.
This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here!
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How you will be evaluated: We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. Please be sure that your resume and supporting documents include detailed information to support your qualifications for this position. Failure to provide sufficient and/or legible evidence in your resume or supporting documents may result in a "not qualified" determination. You MUST select at least ONE eligibility (i.e., how you wish to be considered) to receive consideration for this position.
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CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be determined eligible and rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority. "Well Qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, you must receive a score of 85 or higher. Please review the following site regarding required documents to support CTAP or ICTAP eligibility and additional information regarding this authority - CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility
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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 schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
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The U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI) is seeking a highly skilled individual to lead our efforts to identify, understand, and assess both the scientific capabilities and potential national security risks of chem-bio AI models. This person will work closely with technical staff to develop new evaluation approaches, develop and implement a roadmap for future AISI biosecurity efforts, and build a coalition of federal and civil society stakeholders. We seek someone interested in developing advanced technical and policy approaches that will accelerate responsible innovation enabled by the intersection of AI and biotechnology.
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