Control number
882140400
USAJOBS control number
Active federal job
Senior Atomic Clock Research Physicist
NIST's Time & Frequency Division is hiring a Senior Atomic Clock Research Physicist to lead cutting-edge research on chip-scale optical clocks, microfabricated frequency references, and compact atomic sensor technologies. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
Status
active
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Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
CM57
Compensation
$118,675 - $182,316
Per Year
Open / close
Aug 26, 2026 to Sep 1, 2026
1 reported openings
History
1
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Last imported Aug 26, 2026, 6:27 AM
Overview
Organization
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department / subagency
Department of Commerce
Occupation
Location
Boulder, Colorado, CO
This announcement lists a specific duty location.
Schedule / appointment
1 | 15317
Service type
01
This job is open to
fed-transition, public
Clearance level
Not required | Source: Not Required
Clearance requirement
Not required
Must currently hold: No
Must be able to obtain: No
Drug test / suitability
Drug test: Not stated
Suitability review: Not stated
Polygraph
Not stated
Travel / relocation
1
Remote / telework
Remote: No / not specified
Telework eligible: No / not specified
Grades
ZP | 4 to 4
Tracking history
First seen Aug 26, 2026, 6:26 AM
Last seen Aug 26, 2026, 6:26 AM
Last imported Aug 26, 2026, 6:27 AM
Change history
1 stored snapshots
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Captured Aug 26, 2026, 6:27 AM
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Salary: $118,675 - $182,316
Dates: Aug 26, 2026 to Sep 1, 2026
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Arrangement: On-site / unspecified
This job is open to
fed-transition, public