Research Analyst- Physics Hazard Resilience
The Institute for Defense Analyses
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Research Analyst- Physics Hazard Resilience

The Institute for Defense Analyses

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Posted:
January 29, 2019
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Salary:
DOE
Level:
Entry Level
Sector:
Non-Profit
Work Function:
Research
Discipline:
Physics: Astrophysics, Physics: Geophysics, Physics: Physics
Required Education:
Doctorate

Overview

The IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) is a non-profit, federally funded research and development center that provides analytical support to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the Department of Homeland Security, and other federal departments agencies on science and technology (S&T) policy issues.

STPI takes pride in the high caliber and timeliness of its analyses, which are produced in an atmosphere that encourages independent thinking to achieve objective results. Work at STPI often involves multidisciplinary research in diverse teams. STPI staff work closely and regularly interact with federal sponsors.

Responsibilities

STPI’s work on hazard resilience focuses on assessing the extent to which hazards pose a threat to the Nation and analyzing associated levels of national preparedness. The Research Analyst will work with OSTP, federal departments and agencies, and interagency committees and staff to envision, coordinate, and evaluate national initiatives and policies related to enhancing national resilience and preparedness policies through the use of science and technology. The Research Analyst will need to understand the science of the underlying drivers for the hazards and threats and must have a sense of useful approaches to address the issues.

Qualifications

  • Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related physical science or engineering field
  • The successful candidate must have demonstrated interest in researching and writing about resilience and hazards that affect technology and infrastructure systems, ideally including space weather
  • Experience working in and facilitating teams with diverse interests and goals is required
  • Ability to work on a diverse portfolio of policy issues across multiple technical topics is a must  
  • Strong oral and written communications skills are essential
  • Experience in technical analysis of resilience, infrastructure systems, technology, risk analysis, or risk-informed decision making related to hazards is preferred

U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTES:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.

Additional Salary Information: We offer a great benefits package and excellent retirement plan
Internal Number: 1305
About The Institute for Defense Analyses
The Institute for Defense Analyses is a non-profit corporation that administers three federally funded research and development centers to provide objective analyses of national security issues, particularly those requiring scientific and technical expertise, and conduct related research on other national challenges.
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