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Physical Scientist/Computer Scientist

Department of Energy - Agency Wide · Posted 4 days ago

Hybrid Germantown, MD $169K – $197K Apply by Jul 2, 2026 General Physical Science INTJINTP
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About the Role

This position is part of the Office of Science - Headquarters, Department of Energy. As a Physical Scientist/Computer Scientist, you will identify critical issues and actions necessary to advance research in QIS, especially quantum computing, with an emphasis on the interactions between scientists, next-generation computational facilities, and emerging hardware architectures. You will also identify and implement innovative methods for transitioning advanced research.

What You'll Do

  • The ongoing revolutions in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and high-performance computing are ushering in a new age of scientific research.
  • We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S.
  • We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans.
  • As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement.
  • Veterans shape the future of energy As a Physical Scientist/Computer Scientist, you will: Formulate, oversee, and evaluate major research portfolios that apply advanced computer science, computational modeling, and simulation to solve complex physical science problems.
  • Coordinate and direct strategic, multi-institutional scientific partnerships (such as collaborations between national laboratories, universities, and industry) to advance high-performance computing applications in the physical sciences.
  • Represent the agency in developing long-term strategic plans and guidelines for scientific computing programs, balancing open-science data-sharing objectives with federal operational policies.
  • Lead scientific merit reviews, technical evaluations, and compliance audits of high-value research proposals, university grants, and national laboratory computational programs.
  • Serve as a senior technical authority to advise agency leadership, federal partners, and external stakeholders on the integration of physical science modeling, advanced software systems, and high-performance computing hardware.
  • Direct budget formulation, operational agreements, and risk assessments to ensure the resilient, secure, and cost-effective delivery of computational resources, pipelines, and scientific computing services.

Requirements

  • This vacancy has a positive education requirement.
  • In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts.
  • Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".
  • Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.
  • Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.
  • For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
  • BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR 1301 SERIES: A.
  • Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
  • Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
  • BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR 1550 SERIES: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.
  • At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.

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