Date

Position Available: Physical Scientist, NSF Arctic System Science Program

For more information and instructions on how to apply for this position
see the NSF position announcement at:
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2002/e20020146/e20020146.txt

Closing Date- September 13, 2002


Physical Scientist (Program Manager) in the Office of the Director,
Office of Polar Programs, Arctic Sciences Section, Arctic System Science
Program (Announcement Number: E20020146)

Closing Date: September 13, 2002

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in a science
discipline. In addition, at least six or more years of successful
research, research administration, and/or managerial experience beyond
the Ph.D. are required.

The incumbent for this position will be responsible for the long-range
planning and budget development for the areas of science represented by
the program or program cluster, the administration of the merit review
process and proposal recommendations, advice on logistical requirements
of scientists and the preparation of press releases, feature articles
and material describing advances in the research supported, and
coordination and liaison with other programs in NSF, other Federal
agencies and organizations. Other duties and responsibilities include
the following:

  • Manage program resources so as to provide optimal appropriate
    scientific judgment to insure integrity and consistency in the
    grant/declination process without conflict-of-interests, and with
    balance among appropriate sub-fields and institutions, and participation
    of all qualified scientists.
  • Visit, as appropriate, field sites and institutional facilities,
    science program organizational and management meetings, including
    meetings of scientific societies where results related to arctic
    research are presented.
  • Provide scientific expertise, evaluation and advice for other programs
    in NSF, especially Foundation-wide educational efforts, international
    programs, other research programs, and cross- directorate programs.
  • In consultation with the supervisor, prepare program budget and
    operating requirements and serve in a lead capacity for coordinating the
    budget request plan for the Office Director.
  • Represent the Program, Office and Foundation within the scientific
    community, with other NSF Divisions, with other appropriate agencies and
    organizations, and with the public, accurately reflecting NSF policy and
    positions.

For additional information and instructions on how to apply for this
position see the NSF position announcement at:

http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2002/e20020146/e20020146.txt