Senior Promotion Criteria: Scientists
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Promotion Senior Promotion Criteria: Scientists |
Promotion to GS-15 |
- Has obtained clear, visible progress (e.g., an experimental discovery or theoretical advancement) on an experimental or theoretical research effort that has been recognized by scientific peers in the form of awards, citations, major invited talks, invitations to organize national or international meetings, funded peer-reviewed proposals, invitations to collaborate, or other appropriate recognition.
- Has sought out, cultivated, and maintained the resources (e.g., on and off-site technical expertise and facilities) and vital personal links, within NASA, within the US research community, and internationally (e.g., collaborating scientists in and outside the laboratory, post doctoral associates, students, engineers, technicians, data aides, and/or programmers) needed to actively advance the goals of productive new and/or on-going research programs.
- Has submitted, as a major contributing author, at least one paper annually for publication in a refereed journal representing major progress in a research field; and has often edited or submitted invited review papers or book chapters covering recent progress in a scientific area.
- Has published or presented technical reports and research results of scientific, theoretical, and/or data analytic investigations on a timely basis and in the appropriate literature or forum; and has occasionally received an invitation to present a summary of recent research results at a major international meeting or workshop.
- Has earned a reputation as a pre-eminent contributor to a research field.
- Has received recognition for research accomplishments in the form of new or renewal awards for continuing research, scientific citations of previously published work, acceptance of new research results in peer-reviewed journals, letters of reference, invitations to speak at international workshops and/or conferences, or invitations to submit reviews of an area of scientific research to books or other archival sources of information.
- Has conceived and developed advanced new missions or theoretical or experimental approaches to address major problems in a specific discipline area.
- Has served as the principal investigator, lead institutional investigator, project scientist, lead scientist, or study scientist on a major satellite mission, hardware development, or data distribution project; a NASA strategic initiative; or an experiment on an operational satellite, sub orbital program, aircraft program, or laboratory research project.
- Has provided service to the laboratory, the Center, NASA, and/or the community (e.g., serving on or chairing Center-wide, national, or international committees; participating in proposal review panels, Management Operation, or Discipline Working Groups; leading or helping to establish guest investigator programs or new research initiatives, participating in mission management and on major SEBs & TEPs, promoting education, preparing refereed reports and proposal evaluations, and/or serving as an officer in a scientific organization and/or as COTR/ATR on large NASA contracts and grants).
- Has developed and motivated team members, staff, and/or sponsored research associates by providing recognition, encouragement, constructive feedback, informal training, and coaching.
- Has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and skills improvement, including attending scientific meetings, conferences, seminars, and/or workshops.
- Has demonstrated a commitment to and support of equal opportunity and diversity principles by contributing to a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment and that respects, appreciates, and values individual differences. This can include, but is not limited to, attendance at equal opportunity and diversity training or events; participation in EEO or diversity councils or committees; recruitment or outreach efforts; or other activities designed to promote equity, fairness and inclusion.
