The Space Biology Scientist provides expert scientific leadership for the formulation and execution of the Space Biology program, particularly in the area of rodent biology, and represents this program to external organizations. Responsibilities may include:

  • Maintains the scientific integrity of the program while working closely with the space biology research community to identify and develop promising lines of advanced and new mission concepts.
  • In collaboration with the Space Biology Program Manager and Senior Program Scientist, establishes and sets the organizational strategic direction, goals, priorities, structure, processes, and culture for Space Biology, and assures that facilities and missions developed for Space Biology research satisfy established science requirements.
  • Leads the development and maintenance of research and technology plan(s).
  • Leads the formulation and execution of solicitations for research and technology development, oversees the peer review of proposals, and makes selection recommendations.
  • Monitors the progress of the research and technology development portfolio.
  • Provides authoritative and comprehensive advice, assistance, and oversight to NASA Centers to ensure the program is implemented in an integrated manner.
  • Advocates for Space Biology science and develops collaborations with external organizations, including participation in domestic and international scientific conferences and symposia as a program science representative.
  • Promotes diversity and inclusiveness within the workplace, within NASA-appointed teams and committees, and within the internal and external science community.

    NASA Headquarters is the preferred location, however remote will be considered.
     
    Application Process

    Because this is a detail assignment, all applicants must receive approval from their current organization that they are eligible to apply.

    Current NASA employees may apply via Talent Marketplace at https://talent.nasa.gov/market/index.cfm Please look for the Space Biology Scientist job announcement which will be open from Thursday, August 15, 2022 to Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

    Other government agency employees may apply at https://openopps.usajobs.gov/tasks/4212. Please look for the Space Biology Scientist job announcement which will be open from Thursday, August 15, 2022 to Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

    IPA applicants may apply by emailing their resume to diane.c.malarik@nasa.gov, no later than Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

    Further Information

    Questions about this anticipated opening for a detail as a Space Biology Scientist at NASA Headquarters may be directed to Dr. Sharmila Bhattacharya, Senior Program Scientist for Space Biology, Space Biology and Physical Sciences Division, sharmila.bhattacharya@nasa.gov.