NSF/OPP Position Available
Arctic System Science Program Associate Program Manager
National Science Foundation
Arlington, VA
Deadline for Application: Friday, 13 February 2004
For a complete job description, go to:
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/E20040029IPA/E20040029IPA.pdf
or
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/E20040029IPA/E20040029IPA.txt
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. Information about OPP and their
programs may be found at:
http://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/start.htm
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.
Deadline for Application: Friday, 13 February 2004
CONTACT
Applicants may also obtain the announcements by contacting:
Maria Sutton
703-292-4364
Hearing impaired individuals may call:
TDD 703-292-8044
For technical information, contact:
Dr. Neil Swanberg
(nswanber [at] nsf.gov)
For a complete job description, go to:
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/E20040029IPA/E20040029IPA.pdf
or
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/E20040029IPA/E20040029IPA.txt