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 | Program Director |  | | | | | Institution/Organization: | National Science Foundation | | Job Location: | Virginia, U.S.A. | | Job Type: | Visiting | | Contact Person: | Steve Breckler | | Date Posted: | October 25th, 2002 | | | | |  |  | |
The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for a temporary position to be filled in the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS), Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE), Arlington, VA. The selected candidate will fill the position as a Psychologist (Program Director) AD-0180-4 for the Social Psychology program within the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS).
The incumbent will provide management and direction to proposal-driven programs in BCS. Responsibilities include: managing the review of proposals submitted to NSF; recommending and documenting actions on the proposals reviewed; dealing with administrative matters relating to active NSF grants; maintaining regular contact with the research community; and providing advice to persons requesting it. The incumbent is also expected to engage in NSF-wide initiatives and interagency collaborations.
This position is for a period of 1-2 years and may be filled on a Visiting Scientist, Engineer, and Educator Program (VSEE) or under the provisions of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA). IPA applicants must be permanent, career employees of eligible organizations for at least 90 days prior to entering into a mobility agreement with NSF. The salary range, which includes a locality pay adjustment, is from $78,265 to $121,967 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. The position will begin as early Spring 2003.
The Program Director is responsible for implementing the proposal review and evaluation process for the Social Psychology Program, conducts scientific and technical analyses for proposals received in the program, contributes to the establishment or modification of the system of selection of ad hoc reviewers to meet NSF objectives and programs needs, and selects individuals to provide objective reviews either as experts or as members of a panel. The Program Director also conducts programmatic reviews, determines availability of funding, conducts final review of proposals and evaluations and recommends awards or declinations based on knowledge or resource availability, program goals and peer reviewer comments. Duties also include evaluation of projects including internal and external liaison, and negotiating technical and financial revision of proposals as required.
Qualifications Required: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in social psychology. In addition, six or more years of successful research, research administration and /or managerial experience beyond the Ph.D. pertinent to the position is required. Applicants should be familiar with a broad spectrum of the social psychology research community. Qualified persons who are women, ethnic/racial minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy should submit a resume or any application of your choice to the National Science Foundation, Division of Human Resource Management, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230, Attn: E20030007-Rotator. In addition you are asked to complete and submit an Applicant Survey form. Submission of this form is voluntary and will not affect your application for employment (the information is used for statistical purposes). Telephone inquiries may be referred to Jacqueline Jackson, on (703) 292-4358. For technical information, contact Dr. Steven Breckler, Program Director, Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, at (703) 292-7303. Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD (703) 292-8044. Announcements may be accessed electronically on the World Wide Web at www.nsf.gov/jobs.
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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