Arctic Program Director Position Available
Arctic Observing Network
National Science Foundation
Application deadlines: 29 January 2018
For the full description of the permanent position, go to:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486968200
For the full description of the temporary position, go to:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486968800
For questions, contact:
Dominique McCracken
Email: dmccrack [at] associates.nsf.gov
Phone: 703-292-8044
The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites applications for a Program Director for the Arctic Observing Network (AON). This full-time positon may be filled on a permanent-basis or on a temporary-basis as a one- or two-year Visiting Scientist, Engineer, and Educator (VSEE), Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA), or as a Federal Temporary Appointment, and will be located Arlington, Virginia.
The responsibilities of the NSF Program Director are constantly evolving. The Program Director is guided by the goals of NSF's Strategic Plan, which includes transforming the frontiers of science and engineering; stimulating innovation and addressing societal needs through research and education; and exceling as a Federal Science Agency. The core strategies NSF staff employ include developing intellectual capital, strengthening the physical infrastructure, integrating research and education, and promoting partnerships.
The NSF is seeking candidates for an Arctic Observing Network (Program Director) within the Arctic Observing Network (AON) Program in the Arctic Sciences (ARC) Section, Division of Polar Programs (PLR), Directorate for Geosciences (GEO).
The goal of AON is to enhance the environmental observing infrastructure required for the scientific investigation of arctic environmental system change and its global connections. AON encompasses physical, biological, social, cultural, and economic observations, including indigenous knowledge, of the land, ocean, atmosphere (troposphere and stratosphere) and social systems.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate field plus after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of successful research, research support and/or research administration experience pertinent to the position that demonstrate a progressively increasing level of responsibility; OR a Master's degree in an appropriate field plus after award of the Master's degree, eight or more years of successful research, research support and/or research administration experience pertinent to the position that demonstrate a progressively increasing level of responsibility.
An appropriate field is a science pertinent to the activities of the Arctic Observing Network (biology, geology, geophysics, oceanography, physical science, etc.) experience as evidenced by lead-authorship in peer-reviewed publications and/or demonstrated leadership role in science projects.
This position is outside the competitive civil service.
Applicants for this position should review announcement PLR-2018-0003 - Permanent and PLR-2018-0005 – Rotator.
For the complete position description, including position responsibilities and additional requirements, and to apply, go to:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486968200 (Permanent) or
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486968800 (Temporary/Rotator)
For more information about ARC, go to:
https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503222