Position Announcement
Program Director, Antarctic Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences Program
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Arlington, Virginia, USA
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 20 June 2007
For further information, please refer to announcements E20070082 and
e20070083 on NSF's Division of Human Resource Management website at:
http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/
The Division of Antarctic Sciences in the Office of Polar Programs at
the National Science Foundation seeks an outstanding scientist for the
position of Program Director, Antarctic Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
Program. The Program Director will lead, develop, and manage a
world-class, proposal-driven research program across the broad range of
sub-fields of Antarctic Ocean, atmospheric, and climate sciences. The
incumbent will be responsible for proposal evaluation, project
development and support, program planning, and related administrative
duties.
Applicants must have an earned PhD or equivalent experience in ocean,
atmospheric, or climate sciences, preferably with knowledge of Antarctic
or polar sciences. In addition, six years of successful research or
related experiences beyond the PhD are required. Deployment to the
Antarctic is required. Consequently, applicants must be able to pass a
comprehensive medical and dental examination to qualify for travel to
the Antarctic.
For position requirements and application procedures, applicants should
refer to announcements E20070082 and e20070083 on NSF's Division of
Human Resource Management website at:
http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/
Applicants may also obtain a copy of the announcements by contacting
Myra Loyd (phone: 703-292-4363). Hearing impaired individuals may call
TDD 703-292-8044. Applications must be received by Wednesday, 20 June
2007. NSF is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a
highly qualified staff reflecting the diversity of the nation.