Some series listed will have more vacancies than others, which will have limited opportunities. Or, a bachelor's degree in the above fields and one year of professional engineering or scientist experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the ND-2 level. A PhD in microbiology, engineering or other appropriate scientific field, with research conducted in a field directly applicable to the research position being filled. Or, a bachelor's or master's degree in the above fields and one year of professional engineering or scientist experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the ND-3 level. Many positions require specific coursework to supplement the degree.
Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Applications will be accepted from students who will graduate within nine months. Current students must submit as complete a transcript as possible. Applicants will be continuously referred as positions become available. Numerical ratings will be assigned to eligible applicants, who will be referred to the selecting official in groups of basically qualified, highly qualified, or superior. Applicants qualifying on the basis of science or engineering experience are strongly encouraged to address the degree to which they possess one of the following knowledges, selecting that most directly related to their experience.