[ISN] Research Post-Graduate and Postdoctoral Program (RDPDPG)

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Research Post-Graduate and Postdoctoral Program (RDPDPG)

Institution: National Security Agency (NSA)
Posted: February 17, 2012
Location: Maryland
Employment Level: Post-doc
Website: http://www.nsa.gov/careers/
Application Deadline: March 16, 2012
Category: Computer sciences/ technology, Engineering
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with experience


Responsibilities

The Research Directorate Post-Graduate and Postdoctoral Program (RDPGPD) is 
designed to attract highly qualified post graduate and post doctoral candidates 
in fields as diverse as mathematics, computer science, engineering, and physics 
(within 3 years of receiving their Masters or PhDs) to work on problems that 
are compatible with the interests of the National Security Agency/Central 
Security Service in association with members of the permanent Research staff. 
Participants in the program will benefit from the opportunity to tackle some of 
the most difficult problems in the national security domain, gain valuable work 
experience, receive a TOP SECRET SCI security clearance and develop a network 
of colleagues and mentors in the Intelligence Community.

The Research Directorate will benefit from the presence and efforts of bright, 
highly motivated, recent graduates who bring new ideas, techniques and 
approaches to problems facing the nation.  In today's environment, there is no 
shortage of challenges for Post-Graduate and Postdoctoral Program participants 
to tackle.  The following list reflects just a sampling of potential research 
focus areas/projects for participants:

      ' Preserving and advancing the science and integrity of nation state cyber defense
      ' High Performance Computing Enabling Technology Development
           o Advancing research in the area of optical interconnects/silicon
             photonic interconnects for high-end computing applications
      ' Biometrics and Identification Science Processing Techniques
      ' Quantum Computing
      ' Secure mobility
      ' Virtualization assurance ' vulnerabilities and countermeasures
        for virtualized environments, clouds, etc.
      ' Security analytic clouds
      ' Fusion of very large disparate datasets
      ' Predictive analytics based on connecting dissimilar islands of
        information (e.g. network, host, peripheral, perimeter)


Qualifications

To qualify for the Research Directorate Post-Graduate and Postdoctoral Program 
(RDPGPD) candidates must have completed (within the last three years) a Masters 
or PhD in mathematics, computer science, electrical or computer engineering, 
physics or related field.


Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

This is a Term Appointment for 24 months with an option to extend for an 
additional year based on the needs of the Research Directorate.  It is a 
full-time position, Monday through Friday.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.  Salary range $58,311 - 
$97,333


How To Apply

NSA will begin reviewing applications on an ongoing basis beginning March 16, 
2012.  Applicants will be considered for Post Graduate/Post Doctoral positions 
which will begin in September 2012.   (Note:  Job Openings for the second 
cohort of program participants (session will begin in January 2013) will be 
posted in May 2012 with an application deadline of June 2012.)

Application packages must include the following:
       --  Resume submitted online to nsa.gov
       --  Academic Transcripts*
       --  2 - 3 letters of recommendation*
       --  2 academic references*

* After submitting your application and resume online, mail the rest of your 
application package (transcripts, letters of recommendation and academic 
references) by 16 March to:

National Security Agency, ATTN: C. Hall
9800 Savage Road, Suite 6779
Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6779

To apply for this position and submit your resume, please visit 
http://www.nsa.gov/careers/ and click on the Job Search/Apply Online button on 
the left side of the page. After completing the application and clicking the 
`Submit Final' button, you will receive a confirmation email.  Emails regarding 
your application status will be sent periodically.  Please ensure your spam 
filters are configured to accept emails from noreply_at_private

***PLEASE NOTE:

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.  Reasonable accommodations 
provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring 
process where appropriate.  NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by 
applicable employment laws and regulations.  All applicants and employees are 
subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. 
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background 
investigation and polygraph.


DCIPS Disclaimer

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community 
Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).  All positions in the 
NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 
appointment authority.


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