Program Director Position Available
Antarctic Astrophysics and Geospace Sciences
National Science Foundation
Application review begins: Monday, 15 April 2019
Application deadline: Open until filled
For more information, go to:
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2019/opp19001/opp19001.jsp
The Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) in the Office of Polar Programs at the National Science Foundation (NSF) invites applications for a Program Director in the Antarctic Astrophysics and Geospace Sciences Program (AAGS). This position will be filled as a one- or two-year Visiting Scientist, Engineer, and Educator; Intergovernmental Personnel Assignment; or as a Federal Temporary Appointment.
The incumbent will be responsible for managing a dynamic, proposal-driven research grants program in these critical research areas and they should have experience in astrophysical and/or geospace related science, including experience pertinent to the management challenges presented by covering the broad scope of research encompassed by the program. The AAGS Program Director has the opportunity to shape future research directions for the AAGS Program through interactions with the research community, related research programs within ANT, in other divisions of NSF, and in other organizations external to NSF.
Candidates must have a PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Geospace Science, Physics, or related fields, plus after award of the PhD, six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position.
Preference will be given to applicants with the broad expertise needed to be involved in other research areas supported by the Antarctic Sciences Section. The position requires effective oral and written communication skills, and familiarity with NSF programs and activities is highly desirable. The candidate must also demonstrate a capability to work across government agencies to promote NSF activities and to leverage program funds through interagency collaborations.
Applications must include a cover letter outlining qualifications and reason for interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, and Citizen affidavit, as applicable,
Applications must be sent via email as a sinle PDF document to the ANT Section Head, Dr. Alexandra Isern, at aisern [at] nsf.gov.
Applications will be accepted from U.S. Citizens. Recent changes in Federal Appropriations Law require Non-Citizens to meet certain eligibility criteria to be considered. Therefore, Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. This also applies to individuals considered for Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignments to NSF.
Application review begins: Monday, 15 April 2019
Application deadline: Open until filled
For more information, including additional qualification details, go to:
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2019/opp19001/opp19001.jsp