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Senior Atomic Clock Research Physicist
Job in
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, 80301, USA
Listed on 2026-08-30
Listing for:
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-30
Job specializations:
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Science
Research Scientist -
Research/Development
Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
NIST's Time & Frequency Division is hiring a Senior Atomic Clock Research Physicist to lead cutting-edge research on chip-scale optical clocks, micro-fabricated frequency references, and compact atomic sensor technologies. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS- Degree: physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics; OR Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
- In either 1 or 2 above, the courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound.
- In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level (ZP-III at NIST.)
- Specialized experience is defined as ALL of the following:
- Experience in photonic systems.
- Experience in atomic clock measurements.
- Experience with microwave technology and systems.
- Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.
- The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.
- If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site:
Applicant Reconsideration
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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