Application Deadline Extended
Associate Program Manager
Arctic System Science Program
National Science Foundation
Arlington, VA
Announcemment: E20040029-IPA
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY, 15 MARCH 2004
For a full position description go to the NSF home page:
http://www.nsf.gov/jobs
For further information about OPP and their programs go to:
http://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/start.htm
OVERVIEW
NSF's Office of Polar Programs (OPP) seeks candidates for the position
of Associate Program Manager in the Arctic System Science Program. This
position will be filled under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA)
as soon as possible. IPA applicants must be permanent, career employees
of their current employer for at least 90 days prior to entering into a
mobility assignment agreement with a federal agency. Duration of the
assignment is one year, although it may be extended for a second year.
Reimbursement of salary and other related costs are negotiated between
NSF and the individual's institution.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The associate Program Manager's primary responsibilities include
proposal evaluation, project development and support, program planning,
and related administrative duties as well as representing the program at
national and international meetings and assisting with
cross-disciplinary efforts in the Foundation. Frequent travel may be
necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in biological
or chemical oceanography, atmospheric science, terrestrial or marine
ecology, biogeochemistry, geology, geophysics or related disciplines
plus four or more years of successful research, research administration,
and/or managerial experience. An understanding of global change
processes in the Arctic is preferred. Interest in applying
natural/physical science results to problems of societal relevance in
the Arctic is very desirable.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Announcement E20040029-IPA, with position requirements and application
procedures, is located on the NSF Home Page:
http://www.nsf.gov/jobs.
Applicants may also obtain the announcement by contacting:
Maria Sutton
Phone: 703-292-4364
(Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD 703-292-8044)
For technical information, contact:
Dr. Neil Swanberg
Arctic System Science Program Director
Phone: 703-292-8029
E-mail: (nswanber [at] nsf.gov)
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY, 15 MARCH 2004
NSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer