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 with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, 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. 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