NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Directorate for Biological Sciences Office of the Assistant Director January 7, 2003 Dear Colleague: The Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) announces a nationwide search to fill the position of Director, Division of Integrative Biology and Neuroscience (IBN). The Division Director is part of the BIO leadership team and leads the division in managing a broad portfolio of investments in research aimed at understanding the living organism—plant, animal, microbe—as an integrated unit of biological organization. The Division Director must provide strong advocacy for program activities within the context of BIO long range plans and NSF’s strategic plan and managing resources effectively to nurture new and emerging science opportunities as well as ongoing efforts. The Director is expected to provide leadership and work proactively across NSF and in partnership with other Federal and State agencies, private foundations and the academic community. The Division of Integrative Biology and Neuroscience (IBN) is responsible for programs with a total annual budget of approximately $98 million. These programs are currently identified by three clusters—developmental mechanisms that supports research in the nature, control, and evolution of those processes that comprise the life cycle of organisms; neuroscience that supports research on all aspects of nervous system structure, function and development, especially in non-human organisms; and physiology and ethology that supports integrative studies of physiological functions at the cellular, systemic, and organismal levels in plants, animals and microorganisms, and animal behavior in both field and laboratory settings. Division Directors in the BIO Directorate come to their positions with an established record of scientific research and demonstrated leadership experience. In addition to having a strong record of research, education, and administrative accomplishments, Division Directors must work well with people, be effective communicators and act as mentors to continuously develop the diversity of talents and skills of their colleagues at all levels. We are particularly interested in attracting women and underrepresented minority candidates. Appointments may be for two to three years on a temporary basis. You may access the position announcement at www.nsf.gov/jobs (under Executive) that includes information about appointment options and application procedures. Appointment may be on a temporary basis in the Federal Senior Executive Service or by temporary assignment from an education or research institution under provisions of the Intergovernmental Personnel Assignment Act (IPA). The specific arrangements will be determined on an individual basis. General inquiries should be directed to: Ms. Peggy Weber Administrative Officer Directorate for Biological Sciences Tel: (703) 292-8400 Fax: (703) 292-9154 E-mail: pweber@nsf.gov Applications should be submitted to: National Science Foundation ATTN: Announcement No. S20030026 Executive and Visiting Personnel Branch Division of Human Resource Management 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 315 Arlington, Virginia 22230 The Executive and Visiting Personnel Branch may be reached by telephone at (703) 292-8755. Formal consideration of all applications will commence in March 2003 and will continue until a successful candidate has been identified. Sincerely, Mary E. Clutter Assistant Director