Dear Colleague Letter
Announcing Search for Three Program Directors
National Science Foundation
Application deadline: Open until filled
Application review begins: 1 April 2017
Dear Colleague:
The Office of Polar Programs (OPP), Directorate for Geosciences (GEO),
at the National Science Foundation announces a nationwide search for
outstanding scientists to fill open Program Director positions to assist
in research program management in programmatic areas of Arctic Sciences,
Antarctic Sciences, and Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics. The
Office reserves several Program Director positions to be filled by
visiting scientists, Intergovernmental Personnel Assignments (IPAs), or
Federal temporary assignments. These come available periodically as
specific rotator appointments come to an end.
Formal consideration of interested applicants will begin April 1, 2017
and will continue until selections are made.
NSF Program Directors bear the primary responsibility for carrying out
the agency's overall mission to support innovative, merit-reviewed
activities in basic research and education that contribute to the
nation's technical strength, security, and welfare. To fulfill this
responsibility requires not only knowledge in the appropriate
disciplines, but also a commitment to high standards, a considerable
breadth of interest and receptivity to new ideas, a strong sense of
fairness, good judgment, and a high degree of personal integrity.
The incumbent will work principally with one program area but would also
be expected to work with other program directors in polar sciences and
across the Foundation to explore possible new areas for emphasis. The
incumbent will foster ideas and actions to increase diversity in the
polar science community. While the discipline area is not pre-defined,
preference will be given to scientists who have broad interests and
broad experience in research and teaching and whose expertise aligns
with needs in the science programs of both Polar Regions.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in an area of science supported by OPP,
plus after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of successful research,
research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the
position. Desired attributes include, knowledge of the general
scientific community, skills in written communication and preparation of
technical reports, ability to effectively communicate orally, and
successful independent research experience normally expected of the
academic rank of assistant professor or higher. Skills in
interdisciplinary research and in integrating research and education are
highly desirable. The interest and ability to undertake activities to
increase diversity in polar sciences is also desirable. Prior experience
in polar research is useful but not required.
The January 23, 2017, Presidential Memorandum, entitled "Hiring Freeze,"
ordered government agencies (including the National Science Foundation)
to freeze all hiring of Federal civilian employees. In an effort to
ensure NSF is best positioned to resume hiring after the hiring freeze
expires and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issues its plan to
reduce the size of the Federal Government's workforce, NSF will continue
its recruitment efforts (post job vacancy announcements, evaluate and
screen applicants, interview, etc.). No employment positions will be
filled until resolution of the hiring freeze, or the position qualifies
for a hiring exemption pursuant to OMB guidance. Individuals appointed
as IPAs on a detail to NSF are exempted from the Hiring Freeze. We
appreciate your patience and understanding in this process.
For additional information on NSF's rotational programs, please visit:
https://www.nsf.gov/careers/rotator/.
For further information, application instructions, and to read the full
Dear Colleagues Letter, go to:
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/opp17001/opp17001.jsp.
Applications should be emailed or faxed to the below contacts.
Section for Antarctic Sciences
Dr. Eric Saltzman, Section Head
Email: esaltzman [at] nsf.gov
Phone: (703) 292-7442
Fax: (703) 292-9079
Section for Arctic Sciences
Mr. Simon Stephenson, Section Head
Email: sstephen [at] nsf.gov
Phone: (703) 292-7435
Fax: (703) 292-9081
Section for Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics
Dr. Scott Borg, Section Head
Email: sborg [at] nsf.gov
Phone: (703) 292-7412
Fax: (703) 292-9081
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