Saturday, November 30, 2013
Dear Colleague Letter: Division of Physics (PHY), Directorate of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Employment Opportunity (Open Until Filled)
PHY 13-002
Dear Colleague Letter: Division of Physics (PHY), Directorate of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Employment Opportunity (Open Until Filled)
Date:?September 26, 2013
Dear Colleague:
The Division of Physics (PHY) announces a nationwide search for senior-level researchers to serve as Program Directors. Formal consideration of interested applications will begin January 1 and will continue until selections are made.
The Program Director position involves responsibility for the planning, coordination, and management of resources for research and human resource development in one of the disciplinary areas under the purview of the Division of Physics. The position requires effective oral and written communication skills, and familiarity with NSF programs and activities is highly desirable.?The incumbent is expected to work effectively individually within one specific NSF program, to assist other Program Directors as needed, and to represent the Physics Division as a member of crosscutting and interactive teams. The incumbent must also demonstrate a capability to work across government agencies to promote NSF activities and to leverage program funds through interagency collaborations.?Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in a scientific discipline supported by NSF. In addition, applicants must have six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the program of interest. We are especially interested in applicants with a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in one of the programs covered by the Division.?Full descriptions of all programs in the Division of Physics can be found at PHY Home on the NSF Physics web page at http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=PHY.
The Division is currently seeking to fill positions for the following programs: Experimental Elementary Particle Physics (EPP) and Plasma Physics.
The position may be filled with one of the following appointment alternatives:
Intergovernmental Personnel Assignment (IPA) Act:?Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment with a Federal agency include employees of State and local government agencies or institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, and other eligible organizations in instances where such assignments would be of mutual benefit to the organizations involved. Initial assignments under IPA provisions may be made for a period up to two years, with a possible extension for up to an additional two-year period.?The individual remains an employee of the home institution and NSF provides the negotiated funding toward the assignee’s salary and benefits.?Initial IPA assignments are made for a one-year period and may be extended by mutual agreement.
Visiting Scientist Appointment: Appointment to this position will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act.?Visiting Scientists are on non-paid leave status from their home institution and placed on the NSF payroll.?NSF withholds Social Security taxes and pays the home institution’s contributions to maintain retirement and fringe benefits (i.e., health benefits and life insurance), either directly to the home institution or to the carrier.?Appointments are usually made for a one-year period and may be extended for an additional year by mutual agreement.
Temporary Excepted Service Appointment:?Appointment to this position will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act.?Candidates who do not have civil service or reinstatement eligibility will not obtain civil service status if selected.?Candidates currently in the competitive service will be required to waive competitive civil service rights if selected.?Usual civil service benefits (retirement, health benefits, and life insurance) are applicable for appointments of more than one year.?Temporary appointments may not exceed three years.
For additional information on NSF's rotational programs, please visit: http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/rotators/.
Applications will be accepted from US Citizens. Recent changes in Federal Appropriations Law requires 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. Non-citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will be considered as an IPA only.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send an e-mail to phy-recruit@nsf.gov with the following information:?A subject line stating “Application for PD position in [Name of Program]”; a cover letter highlighting specific qualifications that address the position requirements and duties outlined above; and current curriculum vitae.
NSF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO EMPLOYINGA HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION.
Dear Colleague Letter: Division for Chemistry (CHE), Directorate of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Employment Opportunity (Open Until Filled)
CHE 13-001
Dear Colleague Letter: Division for Chemistry (CHE), Directorate of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Employment Opportunity (Open Until Filled)
Date: September 5, 2013
The Division of Chemistry (CHE) announces a nationwide search for senior-level researchers to serve as Program Officers. Formal consideration of applications will begin October 1, 2013 and will continue until selections are made. We are interested in chemists with a variety of specialties that span the Division's multidisciplinary scope. For the CHE mission statement and additional information about our programs, please see http://www.nsf.gov/chemistry/.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in chemistry or a closely-related field, plus six or more years of successful research, research administration and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position.
Applicants must be familiar with a broad spectrum of the chemistry research community, as well as with the issues being addressed in the field. Applicants with accomplishments in the integration of research and education and with multidisciplinary experience and interests are desired. The position requires effective oral and written communication skills. Familiarity with NSF programs and activities is highly desirable. Successful candidates are expected to work effectively both as an individual within the specific NSF program and as a member of crosscutting and interactive teams. They must also demonstrate a capability to work across government agencies to promote NSF activities and to leverage program funds through interagency collaborations. Nominations from the community are encouraged and should be sent to the Division Director: Jacquelyn Gervay Hague at jgervayh@nsf.gov.
The position may be filled with one of the following appointment alternatives:
Intergovernmental Personnel Assignment (IPA) Act: Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment with a Federal agency include employees of State and local government agencies or institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, and other eligible organizations in instances where such assignments would be of mutual benefit to the organizations involved. Initial assignments under IPA provisions may be made for a period of up to two years, with a possible extension for up to an additional two-year period. The individual remains an employee of the home institution and NSF provides the negotiated funding toward the assignee's salary and benefits. Initial IPA assignments are made for a one-year period and may be extended by mutual agreement.
Visiting Scientist Engineer & Educator (VSEE) Appointment: Appointment to this position will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act. Visiting Scientists are on non-paid leave status from their home institution and placed on the NSF payroll. NSF withholds Social Security taxes and pays the home institution's contributions to maintain retirement and fringe benefits (i.e., health benefits and life insurance), either directly to the home institution or to the carrier. Appointments are usually made for a one-year period and may be extended for an additional year by mutual agreement.
Temporary Excepted Service Appointment: Appointment to this position will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act. Candidates who do not have civil service or reinstatement eligibility will not obtain civil service status if selected. Candidates currently in the competitive service will be required to waive competitive civil service rights if selected. Usual civil service benefits (retirement, health benefits and life insurance) are applicable for appointments of more than one year. Temporary appointments may not exceed three years.
For additional information on NSF's rotational programs, please visit: http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/rotators/.
Applications will be accepted from US Citizens. Due to a recent change in Federal appropriations law, only Non-Citizens who are permanent US residents and actively seeking citizenship can be considered for Federal appointments (i.e., Visiting Scientists, Engineers and Educators (VSEE) program, Temporary Excepted Service). Therefore, you are required to provide documentation that confirms you are actively seeking citizenship at the time you submit your application. Non-citizens who do not provide documentation will be considered only for the IPA program.
How to Apply: Applicants should indicate which program they are applying to within their cover letter and the subject line of the email. Please submit curriculum vitae to CHE-recruit@nsf.gov. Applications are first reviewed by the recruitment working group (typically composed of 3-5 Program Officers) and recommendations are made to CHE's Division Director and Deputy Division Director. A few candidates are selected for telephone and/or NSF on-site interviews. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement of their applications and a status update by email when selections occur. For more information about these openings, you may send an inquiry to CHE-recruit@nsf.gov or contact the Deputy Division Director, Tanja Pietrass by telephone (703) 292-2170 or via e-mail: tpietras@nsf.gov.
NSF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO EMPLOYING A HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION.Friday, November 29, 2013
Dear Colleague Letter: The Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS), Employment Opportunities for Program Directors (Open Until Filled)
DMS 14-001
Dear Colleague Letter: The Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS), Employment Opportunities for Program Directors (Open Until Filled)
September 4, 2013
Dear Colleague:
The Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS), within the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, National Science Foundation (NSF), announces a nationwide search for mathematical sciences professionals to fill Program Director positions:
NSF Program Directors bear the primary responsibility for carrying out the Agency’s overall mission.?To discharge this responsibility requires not only knowledge in the appropriate disciplines, but also a commitment to high standards, a considerable breadth of interest and receptivity to new ideas, a strong sense of fairness, good judgment, and a high degree of personal integrity.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent training in a field of the mathematical sciences, a broad knowledge of one of the relevant disciplinary areas of the Division of Mathematical Sciences, a knowledge of the general scientific community, skill in written communication and preparation of technical reports, an ability to communicate orally, and at least six years of successful independent research normally expected of the academic rank of associate professor or higher. Some administrative experience and experience working in teams are desirable. Appointees are expected to function effectively both within specific programs and as a member of crosscutting and interactive teams. Skills in multidisciplinary research are highly desirable.
Program Director positions recruited under this announcement may be filled under one of the following appointment options:
Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Assignment:?Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment with a Federal agency include employees of State and local government agencies or institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, and other eligible organizations in instances where such assignments would be of mutual benefit to the organizations involved. Initial assignments under IPA provisions may be made for a period up to two years, with a possible extension for up to an additional two-year period.?The individual remains an employee of the home institution and NSF provides the negotiated funding toward the assignee’s salary and benefits. Initial IPA assignments are made for a one-year period and may be extended by mutual agreement.
Visiting Scientist Appointment: Appointment to this position will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act.?Visiting Scientists are on non-paid leave status from their home institution and placed on the NSF payroll. NSF withholds Social Security taxes and pays the home institution’s contributions to maintain retirement and fringe benefits (i.e., health benefits and life insurance), either directly to the home institution or to the carrier.?Appointments are usually made for a one-year period and may be extended for an additional year by mutual agreement.
Temporary Excepted Service Appointment: Appointment to this position will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act. Candidates who do not have civil service or reinstatement eligibility will not obtain civil service status if selected. Candidates currently in the competitive service will be required to waive competitive civil service rights if selected.?Usual civil service benefits (retirement, health benefits, and life insurance) are applicable for appointments of more than one year.?Temporary appointments may not exceed three years.
For additional information on NSF’s rotational programs, please see “Programs for Scientists, Engineers, and Educators” on the NSF website at: http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/rotators/.
Applications will be accepted from US Citizens. Recent changes in Federal Appropriations Law requires 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. Non-citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will be considered as an IPA only.
Should you or your colleagues be interested in this position, or wish to nominate suitable candidates, please email a current CV accompanied by a cover letter highlighting the background that specifically relates to the program objectives to:
Dr. Henry A. Warchall, Acting Division Director
Division of Mathematical Sciences
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 1025
Arlington, Virginia 22230
Phone: 703 292-4861
Fax: 703 292-9032
hwarchal@nsf.gov
Formal consideration of interested applications will begin on November 18, 2013 and will continue until selections are made.
NSF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO EMPLOYINGA HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION.