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Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12/22/2025 to 12/21/2026 Salary $74,678 to - $192,331 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11 - 15 Locations FEW vacancies in the following locations: Eielson AFB, AK Elmendorf AFB, AK Luke AFB, AZ Travis AFB, CA Show morefewer locations (28) Buckley AFB, CO Peterson AFB, CO Cape Canaveral AFS, FL Eglin AFB, FL Patrick AFB, FL Tyndall AFB, FL Dobbins AFB, GA Moody AFB, GA Robins AFB, GA Mountain Home AFB, ID Scott AFB, IL McConnell AFB, KS Barksdale AFB, LA Offutt AFB, NE Lakehurst, NJ Cannon AFB, NM Kirtland AFB, NM Nellis AFB, NV Niagara Falls, NY Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Altus AFB, OK Shaw AFB, SC Kelly AFB, TX Lackland AFB, TX Laughlin AFB, TX Randolph AFB, TX Hill AFB, UT Langley AFB, VA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Multiple Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 15 Job family (Series) * 0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number AFPC-STEMDHA-12*********** Control number 853042900 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Duties Help * Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level * Execute assigned program elements, in-house and by contract, to comply with all applicable Federal, state and local environmental laws and policies. * Provide advisory services on specific problems, projects, program, and functions in assigned programs area. * Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work that enhances the safety of the work environment. * Plan, coordinate and manage all aspects of assigned environmental program or programs through application of professional. 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More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: ***************************************** * Recruitment incentives may be authorized * Position may be subject to random drug testing * Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays * Shift work and emergency overtime may be required * Employee must maintain current certifications * A security clearance may be required * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount. Qualifications Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE APPLICANTS MUST ALSO MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-09) experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Your experience must include professional knowledge of environmental biological scientific concepts, principles, methodology, and practices and familiarity with other professional disciplines (e.g., engineering, community planning, and environmental science) to independently perform routine projects with complete responsibility, or portions of large and complex projects. GS-12: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-11) experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Your experience must include professional knowledge and abilities applicable to a wide range of environmental biological science duties; and the skill to modify standard practices and adapt equipment or techniques to solve a variety of complex problems; adapt precedents or make significant departures from previous approaches to similar projects to provide for the specialized requirements of projects; and apply standard practices of related disciplines as they relate to biological science functions. GS-13: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-12) experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Your experience must include professional knowledge of a wide range of environmental biological scientific concepts to include climate and hydrological science methods, guidelines, standards, research techniques, and state of the art capabilities and ability to resolve highly complex and difficult meteorological and climate science problems and issues. GS-14: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-13) experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Your experience must include professional knowledge of environmental biological scientific concepts, principles, methodology, and practices and familiarity with other professional disciplines (e.g., engineering, community planning, and environmental science) to independently perform routine projects with complete responsibility, or portions of large and complex projects. GS-15: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-14) experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Your experience must include professional knowledge of environmental biological scientific concepts, principles, methodology, and practices and familiarity with other professional disciplines (e.g., engineering, community planning, and environmental science) to independently perform routine projects with complete responsibility, or portions of large and complex projects. Click on the link to view occupational requirements for this position:*********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): 1. Knowledge of professional environmental principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform project development, execution, training, and advisory services in assigned program element. 2. 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Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow (Winters) Position Type Research Department Biomedical Sciences Full or Part Time Full Time Pay Grade MN9 Information Department Specific Information Position available for a full-time postdoctoral researcher to investigate cellular features of brainstem sound localization circuits. These binaural systems are important for selective attention and may be disrupted by early life conductive hearing loss and contribute to central auditory processing disorder. The postdoctoral researcher will support projects under the leadership of Bradley Winters, PhD using advanced in vivo and ex vivo neuroscience methods in rodent animal models. Techniques used include whole-cell and dual dendritic-somatic patch-clamp, multiphoton imaging, and RNA sequencing. Candidates should have a PhD in neuroscience or related field and excellent communication skills. Experience in electrophysiology and rodent animal models is highly desired. The position requires working with rodents including surgical procedures and euthanasia as well as a strong work ethic and engagement with relevant scientific literature. For consideration, a cover letter must be provided that includes a discussion of specific interests in the central auditory system or neurophysiology and how these relate to the applicants current qualifications and future goals. CV can be submitted in lieu of Resume. Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) is community-based interprofessional health sciences university in Rootstown Ohio located one hour from Cleveland, 15 min from Kent, and 20 min from Akron. NEOMED has its own vibrant research community with 6 focus groups as well as close ties with nearby Kent State University and University Hospitals in Cleveland. The postdoctoral researcher would be part of the Hearing Research Group (HRG) within the Department of Biomedical Sciences. The HRG is highly collaborative and has 8 NIH-funded labs working at all levels of the central auditory system using methods from cellular to behavioral. The HRG provides an excellent training environment through its members, journal club, and seminar series. For more information see winterslab.org and neomed.edu/research/hearing/. Starting salary range $53,650-$63,486, commensurate with experience. Summary Engage in independent and collaborative research activities to include designing, conducting and analyzing scientific experiments. Present results of the research along with developing and maintaining knowledge of current scientific literature. Principal Functional Responsibilities Independent and Collaborative Research: Conducts independent research in collaboration with Principal Investigator. Designs experiments, constructs experimental setups, builds equipment components, collects data, analyzes data, and writes manuscripts. Presentations: Report and present research findings and developments. Laboratory Maintenance: Maintain general laboratory cleanliness and safety and oversee regulatory compliance. Other Duties: May instruct and train students and research staff in established techniques and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications * PhD (in related field) or MD degree if sufficient research training is documented. * Evidence of independent research skills Preferred Qualifications Physical Requirements Ability to collect and analyze experimental data and handle animals when applicable. Must be able to utilize applicable laboratory equipment necessary for the job, as well as a phone, computer and other office equipment. Posting Detail Information NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience. Close Date

Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 / year Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits Information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: * Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours * Best-in-class well-being programs * Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness * healthy MINDS mental health program * Vacation and Health/Flex Time * 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off * FinFit financial coaching and services * 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service * Employee stock purchase plan * Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option * Flexible Spending Accounts * Annual incentive plans * Matching gifts program * Education assistance through MyQuest for Education * Career advancement opportunities * and so much more! Plans, prepares, conducts and records complex bench level chemical/biochemical experiments. Prepares reports and analysis of results as related to product/process development improvement. Activities may be focused individual projects or assignments as a member of a project team which may include project leadership duties. IMPACT: Successful performance of job duties contributes to the success of projects in support of product development activities. Impacts the ability of the project team to meet assigned goals. Responsibilities: * Develops, plans, conducts and records results from complex experiments within a specific product or technology area. * Performs laboratory experiments following defined protocols and company procedures. * Reports status of assigned projects through the preparation of detailed reports and documentation that summarize experiment results. Interprets results of experiments and recommends alternative experiments. * Works within established parameters on individual assignments, on project teams for longer-term projects or as a leader for a project team or group. Presents experimental results to supervisor or project team members and contributes ideas to improve team processes. * Participates in technical decisions affecting product development issues. Identifies problems, investigates alternatives and recommends possible courses of action. Works with team members and other Business Unit personnel (operations, product transfer, project management, and quality departments) to meet department and project objectives. * May prepare and/or contribute to articles for publication. Presents information at project meetings and may present findings at scientific meetings or to customers. * May attend technical conferences or seminars. Maintains knowledge of technological developments that may assist in the completion of an assignment or lead to new products, processes or procedures by reading current literature. * Responsibilities include supporting and complying with the company's hazardous waste management program, including following safe, hazardous waste handling practices. * Effectively utilizes and applies advanced methods or technologies. Contributes ideas for new product development typically within existing markets. * Job duties are performed in a laboratory environment utilizing standard lab equipment. Some operations include the use of chemicals which require following safe handling procedures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Qualifications: Required Work Experience: Requires two to five (2-5) years of prior relevant experience often acquired in an academic or industrial environment with a Ph.D., at least 4 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or at least 6 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree Preferred Work Experience: * Experience in the clinical assay development and validation. * Experience with robotic liquid handling platform use and/or programming. * Experience with liquid chromatography - tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method design and implementation. * Prior knowledge and/or experience in workflows for the quantitation of small metabolites, lipids, peptides and/or proteins will be valuable in this position. * Physical and Mental Requirements: The employee is frequently required to sit and stand; and is occasionally required to walk and stoop. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Knowledge: Knowledgeable in the use of common laboratory equipment and safe chemical handling. Requires a thorough knowledge of related products and technologies gained through developmental experience in an academic or industrial setting. Skills: LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as professional journals, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write complete reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one and small group situations. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply mathematical concepts to problem-solving situations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance and correlation techniques. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations. 50258 Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow (Lu) Position Type Research Department Biomedical Sciences Full or Part Time Full Time Pay Grade MN9 Information Department Specific Information This is a NIH-funded postdoctoral position in Yong Lu, Ph.D.'s laboratory. Dr. Lu's research, using primarily electrophysiology and microscope imaging techniques (e.g. whole-cell patch clamp and calcium imaging in brain slices), investigates functions of G-protein-coupled receptors and synaptic inhibition in the central auditory system. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in neuroscience. Experience in electrophysiology (in vitro or in vivo) is required. Experience in calcium imaging and/or immunohistochemistry is highly desirable. Starting salary range $53,650-$62,232, commensurate with experience. Summary Engage in independent and collaborative research activities to include designing, conducting and analyzing scientific experiments. Present results of the research along with developing and maintaining knowledge of current scientific literature. Principal Functional Responsibilities Independent and Collaborative Research: Conducts independent research in collaboration with Principal Investigator. Designs experiments, constructs experimental setups, builds equipment components, collects data, analyzes data, and writes manuscripts. Presentations: Report and present research findings and developments. Laboratory Maintenance: Maintain general laboratory cleanliness and safety and oversee regulatory compliance. Other Duties: May instruct and train students and research staff in established techniques and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications * Doctoral degree required (e.g. PhD, MD, DVM, DSc, etc.) * Evidence of independent research skills. Preferred Qualifications Physical Requirements Ability to collect and analyze experimental data and handle animals when applicable. Must be able to utilize applicable laboratory equipment necessary for the job, as well as a phone, computer and other office equipment. Posting Detail Information NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience. Close Date