Social Scientist

We're Looking for a skilled Social Scientist in the National Institute Of Standards And Technology based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Basic Requirements A. Degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR C. Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. In addition to the basic requirements listed above all applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS09 level (ZPII for NIST employees). Specialized experience is defined as experience in the following: 1. Applying qualitative and quantitative social science methodologies from disciplines such as sociology psychology anthropology economics or geography. 2. Using statistical analysis software to analyze data on topics such as disasters climate change or natural hazards. 3. Conducting and communicating research findings. OR Masters or equivalent graduate degree OR Combination of specialized experience and graudate education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. Applicant Reconsideration

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.