Jobs:Job-00050
Start reviewing process: 31 December 2019
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Position: Temporary rotator appointments as Program Director
Start reviewing process: 31 December 2019
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We are seeking qualified candidates for temporary rotator appointments as Program Director in the Division of Earth Sciences (EAR), Directorate of Geosciences (GEO), Alexandria, VA.
EAR supports research that improves understanding of the structure, composition, and evolution of the Earth. In addition to programs administered in support of basic research, EAR supports workforce and education opportunities, facilities, and a wide spectrum of other scientific activities. Information about EAR and its programs can be found at https://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=EAR.
Individuals interested in rotating as Temporary Program Directors in one of the following programs are encouraged to apply.
- Geobiology and Low-Temperature Geochemistry
- Geophysics
- Geomorphology and Land Use Dynamics
- Hydrologic Sciences
- Instrumentation and Facilities
- Petrology and Geochemistry
- Sedimentary Geology and Paleobiology
- Tectonics
The Program Directors are guided by the goals of NSF's Strategic Plan: (1) Transform the Frontiers of Science and Engineering, (2) Stimulate Innovation and Address Societal Needs through Research and Education, and (3) Excel as a Federal Science Agency. It is expected that the rotating Program Director will be knowledgeable in the scientific areas covered by the program and will help identify emerging opportunities in the Geosciences.
The responsibilities of a Program Director include long-range planning for the areas of science represented by the program; administration of the merit review process and proposal recommendations; preparation of material describing advances in the research supported; and coordination with other NSF programs as well as those at other Federal agencies and organizations. In addition, the incumbent will be involved in the design, development, analysis, documentation, management and implementation of programs and activities within the program and across disciplinary boundaries.
