Physicist
Department of the Air Force
Job TitlePhysicistDutiesGS-07:Performs work as a physicist in support of conventional projects assigned to higher level scientists.Performs work as a physicist of limited scope and complexity in support of projects assigned to higher grade scientists. Plans work procedures and selects standard practices and data to be applied to work projects and identified problems.Researches scientific information through a variety of data sources and scientific disciplines.Carries out special assignments designed to facilitate the full use of and enhance the intern's training and development.GS-09:Plans and conducts own work procedures to be applied in support of projects assigned to higher grade physicists.Performs scientific assignments consisting of a series of interrelated tasks or problems screened by a higher grade physicist.Assists higher grade physicists in finding solutions for problems requiring a variety of data sources and scientific disciplines.Develops written summaries to be used by higher level physicists, contractors, and/or customers. Presents briefings or presentations as required.Keeps abreast of emerging techniques and professional developments to remain current in the scientific field for application to work assignment
- Force Renewal ProgramsForce Renewal Programs are designed to attract students & recent graduates with management/leadership potential to careers as Federal employees with the Air Force Civilian Service. This is accomplished by recruiting & selecting high-caliber candidates...Suggested
US Government Jobs
Hanscom Air Force Base, MA2 days ago - Job TitleJob TitleDutiesDuties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade levelExecute assigned program element(s) in-house and by contract (if applicable), to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies.Provide...SuggestedContract workLocal area
Department of the Air Force
Hanscom Air Force Base, MA2 days ago - ...that technical innovations address real mission needs and can be effectively deployed. Job Overview DetailsThe Group is seeking a Physicist/Systems Analyst, Technical Staff, to contribute to multidisciplinary teams developing, assessing, and transitioning advanced Cyber...Suggested
Lincoln Laboratory
Lexington, MA3 days ago - ...a wide array of fields, including emergency services, power grids, trade, and more. This entry-level position for an engineer or physicist with a desire to learn at a world respected PNT leader can be the first step on your PNT journey. Come join us at MITRE, a not-for...SuggestedWork experience placementInternshipLocal area3 days per week
$82.3k - $220k
...ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit .Job Description Summary:As a Senior Condensed Matter Physicist, the candidate will play a critical role in the development of advanced quantum- and condensed matter-based platforms for highly...SuggestedFull timeLocal areaDraper Laboratory
Cambridge, MA2 days ago- ...Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team at Harvard University and help champion a culture of safety across research facilities. As a Health Physicist and key member of the Radiation Safety Services team, you will serve as a subject matter expert, providing professional guidance...Full timeWork experience placementWork at officeLocal areaWeekend work
Harvard University
Somerville, MA1 day ago $230k - $300k
...planning and simulation software and equipment, specifies final configurations, implements and tests systems.Determines required junior physicist and dosimetrist staffing. Recruits, interviews, trains, supervises and evaluates planning service staff. Prepares staff...Work experience placementLocal areaBeth Israel Lahey Health
Cambridge, MA3 days ago- The Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Architectures Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory invites you to apply to join our world-class team of systems analysts. Working directly with Department of War (DoW) senior leadership, the group provides unbiased...
Lincoln Laboratory
Lexington, MA1 day ago - Draper, an independent nonprofit R&D company in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Condensed Matter Physicist to advance quantum- and condensed matter-based sensing platforms. In this role, you will design, model, test, and characterize room-temperature solid-state detectors...
$120k - $160k
...your designs could help move our technology from the laboratory to a commercial energy source. We have an opening for an Accelerator Physicist (Lead) who will play a key role in the design and optimization of muon production systems for our fusion technology. This is a...Full timeFor contractors$120k - $160k
Acceleron Fusion, Inc. in Cambridge, MA, is seeking an Accelerator Physicist (Lead) to shape the technical strategy for muon production and guide beamline design. This senior IC will mentor a small team, coordinate RF, cryogenics, and targetry subsystems, and author publications...Full time- ...medicine, breakthrough technologies, and global healthcare delivery. Founded by a distinguished MIT- and Harvard-trained Physician and Physicist, Nanobiosym develops pioneering platform technologies that leverage cutting-edge advances in physics, biomedicine, and...Full time
Nanobiosym
Cambridge, MA5 days ago $84.58k - $109.96k
Department: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Location: Cambridge, MA Compensation: $84,579 - $109,959 / year Department: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Location: Cambridge, MA Compensation: $84,579 - $109,959 / year Description OPENING DATE: 10/29/2026...Work experience placementWork at officeLocal areaRelocationFlexible hours- The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to conceive, plan, and conduct specialized research related to small Solar System bodies and planetary defense. The incumbent will collaborate with the MPC, CfA, and observatories...
$167.56k - $197.2k
Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations This is the position of Astrophysicist in the High Energy Astrophysics Division of the Smithsonian Institution Astrophysical Observatory Key Responsibilities Undertake a leading position in solar instrumentation in...For contractors- The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, MA invites applications for an Astrophysicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow). The position supports planetary-defense research on small Solar System bodies, with collaboration across CfA and MPC. Visa sponsorship ...Visa sponsorship
- Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, MA seeks an Astronomer to join the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) follow-up efforts. The role focuses on confirming and characterizing exoplanet candidates, analyzing photometric and spectroscopic data, and...
$95k - $245k
...ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit . Job Description Summary: A Principal Nuclear Physicist is a nuclear engineer applied physicist optical engineer electrical engineer or similar who works at the intersection of nuclear...Full timeLocal area$84.58k - $109.96k
Department: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Location: Cambridge, MA Compensation: $84,579 - $109,959 / year Description OPENING DATE: October 20, 2026 CLOSING DATE: November 20, 2026 TYPE OF POSITION: Trust Fund (Non-Federal) DIVISION: Solar, Stellar, and Planetary...Work experience placementWork at officeRelocationVisa sponsorshipFlexible hours
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