13 Best Science & Research Occupations jobs in Boston, MA (Hiring Now!)

Astrophysicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow)
US Smithsonian Institution —Cambridge, MA
Knowledge of the technical methods, principles and practices of the field of X-ray and UV-optical astronomy data analysis, both spatial and spectral; data…
Estimated: $77,738 - $101,055 a year
Industrial Hygienist
US Veterans Health Administration —Boston, MA
All science or engineering courses offered in fulfillment of the above requirements must be acceptable for credit toward the completion of a standard 4-year…
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Information Security, Forensic Analysis Center (FAC) LEAD Student
MIT Lincoln Laboratory —Lexington, MA
Active participation in an accredited bachelor’s / master's degree program in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Technology,…
Estimated: $99.4K - $126K a year
IT Specialist
US Smithsonian Institution —Burlington, MA
Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations…
Estimated: $77,738 - $101,055 a year
License Practical Nurse (Safe Patient Handling Mobility and Nursing Equipment Specialist)
US Veterans Health Administration —Brockton, MA
HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,…
Estimated: $74,673 - $97,073 a year
4d
Managers, Global Labeling
EMD SERONO —Billerica, MA
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Security Services Special Programs Project Manager
MIT Lincoln Laboratory —Lexington, MA
Project management experience: Experience managing cross-functional projects and PMP certification. Certifications: The ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M IAM I…
Estimated: $118K - $150K a year
Senior Software Engineer
MathWorks —Natick, MA
Will be responsible for designing and developing sophisticated software for complex projects in the mechanical engineering (controls) domain; developing model…
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Psychologist
US Veterans Health Administration —Boston, MA
Once board certified, psychologist must maintain a full, valid and unrestricted board certification to remain qualified for employment.
Estimated: $85,615 - $158,630 a year
Clinical Psychologist
US Veterans Health Administration —Brockton, MA
Once board certified, psychologist must maintain a full, valid and unrestricted board certification to remain qualified for employment.
Estimated: $144,197 - $187,453 a year
Associate Directors, Access & Value Payer Marketing
MilliporeSigma —Burlington, MA
Employer requires a bachelor's degree in any field and at least four (4) years of work experience in any occupation in a commercial biopharmaceutical field that…
6d
Senior Application Engineer
MathWorks —Natick, MA
Will be responsible for contributing to the marketing and sales of MathWorks sophisticated financial engineering products to customers in the finance industry,…
Estimated: $113K - $143K a year
PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM MANAGER
US Veterans Health Administration —Boston, MA
Once board certified, psychologist must maintain a full, valid and unrestricted board certification to remain qualified for employment.
Estimated: $144,197 - $187,453 a year

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Astrophysicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow)

US Smithsonian Institution Cambridge, MA

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Job Details

Full-time $77,738 - $101,055 a year

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Health insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Calculus
Scientific research
Master's degree
Analysis skills
Data visualization
Redshift

Full Job Description

Duties

Conduct a program of research and scholarship in the area of high-redshift AGN under the supervision and direction of the Principal Investigator

Assists in the development of software and procedures of the reduction, analysis of imaging and spectra, and interpretation of data as needed; or assists in the development of analytical methods and/or software to model physical processes and conditions.

Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which engaged, for example prepare papers for publication in scientific journals, prepare and present findings at scientific meetings, as required.

Support, as required, the development of proposals for research funding.

Engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of your research group.

Mentor and assist, as appropriate and as directed, the research graduate students in your area of research.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must participate in direct deposit/electronic funds for salary payment
Pre- and post-appointment background investigation is required.

For the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccination requirements and its impact on your application, click on Smithsonian Institution’s Frequently Asked Questions

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

A. Degree: in one or a combination of astronomy, physics, mathematics, space science, or electronics. The course work must have included differential and integral calculus and 12 semester hours in astronomy and/or physics.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience - at least 30 semester hours of courses equivalent to a major in any combination of astronomy, space science, physics, mathematics, and electronics, with required course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to the basic requirements, candidates for the grade 11 must also possess one of the following:

A. Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or

B. Minimum of one year specialized experience equivalent to at least grade 9 in the normal line of progression for this occupation. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position such as experience publishing refereed publications in relevant journals involving analysis of X-ray data; or

C. Combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience equivalent to the above.

Qualification requirements are derived from the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on the web at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1300/1330.htm

Additional information

The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses.
The Smithsonian embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity (www.si.edu/oeema).

Benefits

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The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, commuter benefits, health/life insurance, and accidental insurance.
Please see Benefits at http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/hr/benefits/ for a complete description.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the criteria associated with this position as defined below.

Knowledge of the technical methods, principles and practices of the field of X-ray and UV-optical astronomy data analysis, both spatial and spectral; data visualization; and statistical analyses.

Knowledge of data reduction and analysis techniques applicable to Chandra, XMM-Newton, and astronomy data in general.

Ability to utilize computer technology in the solution of scientific problems.

Ability to perform scientific research as may be evidenced by receipt of a Ph.D.

Ability to work effectively as part of a research group or scientific team.

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Benefits

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, commuter benefits, health/life insurance, and accidental insurance.
Please see Benefits at http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/hr/benefits/ for a complete description.

Review our benefits
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.
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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Your application package must include the following documents:

Detailed resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
School transcripts or degree certificate
Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable
Summary of research interests (maximum 4 pages)
Names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references

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 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.
How to Apply
Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page.
Please Note:
- You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button.
- Faxes are received by an automated system, not a physical fax machine. Documents that are faxed as part of the application process must be sent with the system generated cover sheet by the closing date. Documents faxed without the system generated coversheet are not retrievable and cannot be considered as part of the application package.
- Clicking the "DONE" tab does not submit your application. The "DONE" tab allows you to exit the system and save your information for completion at a later time. To submit your application, click the "FINISH" tab.
- The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
- If you are unable to apply online, paper applications may be accepted with prior approval of the Contact Person listed below.
Agency contact information

Mary Hebert
Phone

617-496-7816
Fax

617-495-7263

Email

[email protected]
Address

SMITHSONIAN
Human Resources
60 Garden Street
Mail Stop 17
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
United States

Next steps

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- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request

Required Documents

Your application package must include the following documents:

Detailed resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
School transcripts or degree certificate
Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable
Summary of research interests (maximum 4 pages)
Names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references

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 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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Science & Research Occupations jobs in Boston, MA

Astrophysicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow)

Industrial Hygienist

Information Security, Forensic Analysis Center (FAC) LEAD Student

IT Specialist

License Practical Nurse (Safe Patient Handling Mobility and Nursing Equipment Specialist)

Managers, Global Labeling

Security Services Special Programs Project Manager

Senior Software Engineer

Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist

Associate Directors, Access & Value Payer Marketing

Senior Application Engineer

PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM MANAGER

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