November 1, 2023

The mission of the Division of Research, Innovation, Synergies and Education (RISE) in the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) is to support novel, complex, or partnership projects in both research and education. The division develops innovative means to initiate and support geoscience education, attract underrepresented groups to careers in the geosciences, foster the interchange of scientific information nationally and internationally, and join with other parts of NSF in major integrative research and education efforts.

The RISE Deputy Division Director (“Deputy”) partners with the Division Director in the management of division activities and in providing broad scientific expertise across RISE programs. Responsibilities of this position include assisting in program planning and direction and participating in annual budget process. The Deputy also provides scientific expertise across the range of division activities; represents the division's programs and interest to senior officials in the government, academic and industrial sectors; and assists the RISE Division Director, GEO Assistant Director, and GEO Deputy Assistant Director on policy and technical level issues, initiatives, and other matters pertaining to RISE investments. In the absence of the Division Director, the Deputy assumes the responsibilities of the Division Director.

This position is a Senior Executive Service position. Applications are due by November 27, 2023. Interested applicants can apply on USAJobs.

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