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National Science Foundation
Rotational Vacancy
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: E20040126-Rotator OPEN: 09/27/2004
CLOSE: 11/26/2004
POSITION WILL BE FILLED ON A ONE OR TWO YEAR VISITING SCIENTIST APPOINTMENT,
INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL ACT (IPA) ASSIGNMENT OR FEDERAL TEMPORARY
APPOINTMENT.
The National Science Foundation is seeking a qualified candidate for the
position of Program Director for the Perception, Action and Cognition Program
within the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, Directorate for
Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences, Arlington, VA. The appointment is
expected to start in January 2005.
The Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) supports research to
develop and advance scientific knowledge focusing on human cognition,
language, social behavior and culture, as well as research on the interactions
between human societies and the physical environment.
The Perception, Action & Cognition Program supports research on cognition,
perception and action, including the development of these capacities. Emphasis
is on research strongly grounded in theory. The program supports significant
research in all substantive, methodological and theoretical sub fields within
the topic areas. The program encompasses a wide range of theoretical
perspectives such as symbolic computation, connectionism, ecological,
nonlinear dynamics, and complex systems and a variety of methodologies
including both experimental studies and modeling. For example, at present the
program is putting special effort into publication of a web-book of nonlinear
methods in behavioral science written for and reviewed by graduate students in
behavioral science.
This position will be filled on a one or two year Visiting Scientist
Appointment, an IPA assignment, or as a Federal Temporary Appointment.
Temporary and Visiting Scientist appointments will be made under the Excepted
Authority of the NSF Act with a current salary range of $85,210 - $132,791,
depending on qualifications and experience. For Visiting Scientist
appointments, individuals are in a non-pay leave status from the home
institution and are appointed to NSF?s payroll as a Federal employee. NSF
withholds FICA and provides reimbursement for fringe benefits. For Federal
temporary appointments of more than one year, the usual civil service benefits
(retirement, health and life insurance) are applicable. For IPA assignments,
the individual remains an employee on the payroll of his or her home
institution and the institution continues to administer pay and benefits. NSF
reimburses the institution for NSF?s negotiated share of the costs.
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
nonprofit organizations. For more information regarding Visiting Scientist
appointments, visit our website at http://www.nsf.gov/jobs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As Program Director, administers the
implementation, review, funding, post-award management, and evaluation of
the program and contributes to the intellectual integration with other
programs supported by the Division. Designs and implements the proposal
review and evaluation process for relevant proposals. Selects well
qualified individuals to provide objective reviews on proposals either as
individuals or as members of a panel. Conducts final review of proposals
and evaluations, and recommends acceptance or declination. Manages and
monitors on-going grants, contracts, interagency and cooperative
agreements to ensure fulfillment of commitments to NSF. Evaluates
progress of awards through review and evaluation of reports and
publications submitted by awardees and/or meetings at NSF and during site
visits. Contributes to the responsibility for establishing and meeting
goals and objectives including those for human resource development,
initiating new program thrusts and phasing out old projects. Recommends
new or revised policies and plans in scientific, fiscal, and
administrative matters to improve the activities and management of the
Program.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent
experience in a discipline related to developmental and learning science and
have an active program research in a related area. In addition, six or more
years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial
experience pertinent to the program is required.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications may be transmitted electronically to
rotator@nsf.gov. Individuals may also submit a resume or any application of
your choice to the National Science Foundation, Division of Human Resource
Management, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 315 Arlington, VA 22230, Attn: E20040126-
Rotator. In addition, you are encouraged to submit a narrative statement
that addresses your background and/or experience related to the Program of
your interest. You are asked to complete and submit the attached Applicant
Survey form. Submission of this form is voluntary and will not affect your
application for employment (the information is used for statistical purposes).
Inquiries may be referred to Jackie Jackson, at (703) 292-4358 or
jjackson@nsf.gov. For technical information, contact Dr. Peg (Marguerite)
Barratt, Division Director, Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, at
(703) 292-8740 or mbarratt@nsf.gov. 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.
NSF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO EMPLOYING A
HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION
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