National Science Foundation
Rotational Vacancy
ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER FOR
ANTARCTIC BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE PROGRAM
OFFICE OF POLAR PROGRAMS
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: E20030048-IPA OPEN: 3/12/2003
CLOSE: 6/30/2003
Vacancy announcement may close 14 days from opening date without further
notice.
The National Science Foundation�s Office of Polar Programs (OPP) is seeking
qualified candidates for the position of Associate/Assistant Program
Manager for Antarctic Biology and Medicine Program in the Antarctic
Sciences Section and inviting individuals who might be interested in an
Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignment to submit an application.
The goal of the Antarctic Biology and Medicine program is to support
research leading to an improved understanding of physiology, behavior,
adaptations, and processes related to life forms and ecosystems in
Antarctica. The program supports projects directed at all levels of
organization from molecular, cellular, and organismal to communities,
ecosystems, and global processes. Investigators apply recent theory and
technology to understanding how organisms, including humans, adapt and live
in high latitude environments and how ecosystems respond to global change.
Additional information about OPP and their programs can be found at
www.nsf.gov/od/opp/start.htm.
Initial assignments under the IPA mechanism may be made for a period of one
to two years. Assignments may be extended at the request of NSF for up to
three years and a fourth year with NSF�s Deputy Director�s approval.
Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment include employees of State and
local government agencies, institutions of higher education, Indian tribal
governments, federally funded research and development centers and
qualified non-profit organizations involved in public management in
instances where such assignments would be of mutual benefit to the
organizations involved. The individual remains an employee of the home
institution and cost-sharing arrangements are generally negotiated between
NSF and the home institution. Additional information about IPA assignments
can be found at www.nsf.gov/oirm/hrm/jobs/rotators/ipa.htm. Individuals
interested in an IPA assignment should submit curriculum vitae or Federal
application form and a letter referencing qualifications to the following
address:
National Science Foundation
Division of Human Resource Management
Executive & Visiting Personnel Branch
ATTN: E20030048-IPA
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 315
Arlington, VA 22230
The formal consideration process will begin in May.
Applications may be transmitted electronically to rotator@nsf.gov.
The phone number for vacancy announcements coordinated by the
Executive and Visiting Personnel Branch is (703) 292-8755; hearing
impaired individuals may call TDD (703) 292-8044. The National
Science Foundation provides reasonable accommodations to applicants
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please notify the point of contact listed on this vacancy
announcement.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsibilities include proposal evaluation, project
development and support, program planning and budgeting, and related
administrative duties. In addition, the incumbent will take an active role
in the development of upcoming interdisciplinary initiatives within the
Antarctic Sciences Section. These initiatives include: further planning
of subglacial lake research; working with NSF program managers and the
community on cross-directorate initiatives; synthesis of marine ecosystem
research; and deployment to Antarctica in an onsite management role.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Final selection to this position is dependent upon
successfully passing a physical examination according to standards used for
U.S. Antarctic Program medical screening for travel to Antarctica.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: For the Associate Program Director level,
applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in biological,
oceanography or ecological science, plus 4 or more years of successful
research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent
to the above disciplines. For the Assistant Program Director level,
applicants must have a Ph.D. in one of the above disciplines, or a Masters
degree in one of the above disciplines plus two or more years of successful
research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent
to the above disciplines. A broad understanding of the current status of
the relevant United States academic scientific community and its
relationship with NSF, other Federal agencies, and international planning
efforts is highly desirable.
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