NSF Position Announcement
Antarctic Research Support Manager
Office of Polar Programs
Application Deadline: Friday, 22 February 2008
For further information, please search for position E20080048 at:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is accepting applications for the
position of Antarctic Research Support Manager.
This position is located in the Office of the Director / Office of Polar
Programs and is responsible for facilitating research of the Antarctic
region conducted across several scientific disciplines including ocean
sciences, earth sciences, astrophysics, medical science, social
sciences, and geographical investigations. Activities also promote
international partnerships in support of U.S. interests ranging across
scientific research, economic development, environmental protection, and
human impact where applications often have global impact. The
International Polar Year, which will extend from March 2007 through
March 2009, is envisioned as an intense scientific campaign to explore
new frontiers in polar science, improve our understanding of the
critical role of the polar regions in global processes, and educate
students, teachers, and the public about the polar regions and their
importance to the global system.
The Antarctic Research Support Manager is responsible for the planning,
development, and coordination of the operational support plans for over
one hundred scientific projects that take place annually on the
continent of Antarctica. The person selected is also responsible for
assisting in the development of long range and multilateral plans to
support future scientific projects. As the Antarctic Infrastructure and
Logistic Division (AIL) specialist for all Antarctic logistics support,
the incumbent coordinates these activities with scientific program
officers in the Office of Polar Programs, and with other managers in
AIL, principal investigators, support contractors, other federal science
agencies, and the Department of Defense.
Applicants must possess a PhD or equivalent experience in one of the
following disciplines: oceanography, physical science, engineering,
biology, geology, geophysics, or atmospheric physics. In addition, six
or more years of successful, managerial experience, research and/or
research administration pertinent to the program is required.
A complete position description that includes application instructions
is available by searching for position E20080048 at:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/