JOB SUMMARY: What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? The Government-wide direct hire authority for Physical Scientist, GS-1301 is being used to fill this position. Salary: $98,240.00 Per Year (Step 01) to $127,707.00 (Step 10) NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Physical Scientist within the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Coordinates research on wetland processes that drive ecological and geomorphic change of estuaries and salt marshes and associated ecosystem services, including mitigation of coastal hazards. Leads teams of scientists and technicians in observational studies of wetland response to restoration. Designs and leads appropriate analytical programs for accomplishing research objectives. Analyzes geospatial and/or time-series data in estuaries and wetlands. Integrates expertise in wetland processes, including time-series analysis, numerical modeling, and/or geospatial synthesis. Prepares peer-reviewed journal articles, data products, and scientific reports discussing the results of multidisciplinary studies and their significance to the fields of coastal change hazards and wetlands evolution. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The primary purpose of this position is to provide field, laboratory, and data management support and leadership for a broad set of research activities on coastal and marine processes. The incumbent uses a broad range of field, laboratory, and data processing expertise to support multidisciplinary research that addresses biogeochemical and sediment transport issues in coastal ecosystems. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
