National Science Foundation Rotational Vacancy DIRECTORATE FOR SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL & ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES ARLINGTON, VA 22230 ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: E20040101- Rotator OPEN: 8/12/2004 CLOSE: 11/12/2004 THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED ON A ONE OR TWO YEARS VISITING SCIENTIST APPOINTMENT, FEDERAL TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OR INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL ACT (IPA) ASSIGNMENT BASIS. The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for a temporary position to be filled in the Cultural Anthropology Program within 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 Cultural Anthropologist (Program Director), AD-0190-4, 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. For further information on the Cultural Anthropology program see http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/bcs/anthro/. The Cultural Anthropology Program supports basic scientific research on the causes and consequences of human social and cultural variation. The program supports significant research in all substantive, methodological and theoretical sub fields within the discipline. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The individual selected for this position will serve as Program Director and will be responsible for 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 and consultation. Program Directors also engage in and may share management responsibility for NSF-wide initiatives and interagency collaborations. Additional responsibilities include long-range planning and budget development for the areas of science represented by the program or program cluster, the administration of the merit review process and proposal recommendations, the preparation of press releases, feature articles and material describing advances in the research supported and coordination and liaison with other programs in NSF, other Federal agencies and organizations. Other duties and responsibilities include the following: · Knowledge and understanding of research directions and literatures in the fields of science and engineering ethics and policy studies of science, engineering, and technology. · Research, analytical, and writing skills which evidence the ability to make sound scholarly judgments, master a wide variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to research and explain in writing recommendations and decisions based on findings. · Ability to organize, implement and manage a proposal-driven grant program allocating resources to meet a broad spectrum of program goals. · Ability to cooperate and work effectively with peers in other scientific disciplines on joint ventures and to present and advocate program plans and policies to individuals in the Foundation, other government agencies and academic institutions · Knowledge and understanding of the budget process including developing, planning and budget formulation. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Anthropology and have an active program of research, plus six or more years of research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position. The applicant should possess a demonstrated capacity for or experience in providing leadership to multi- disciplinary research programs, or managing research with a broad spectrum of the social and economic research community. This position is for a period one or two years and may be filled on a Temporary Appointment, Visiting Scientist, Engineer, and Educator Program (VSEE) or under the provisions of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA). Temporary and Visiting Scientist appointments will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act. For temporary appointments, of more than one year, the usual civil service benefits (retirement, health and life insurance) are applicable. 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 social security and provides reimbursement for fringe benefits. For IPA assignments, the individual remains on the payroll of his/her institution and the institution continues to administer pay and benefits. Individuals must be permanent, career employees of eligible organizations for at least 90 days prior to entering into a mobility agreement with NSF. Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment includes employees of State and local government agencies, institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, federal funded research and development centers and qualified non-profit organizations. The salary range, which includes a locality pay adjustment, is from $85,210 to $132,791 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. The position is expected to begin August 1, 2005. Additional information about the Rotational Program can be found at http://www.nsf.gov/oirm/hrm/jobs/rotators/vsee.htm. HOW 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., Suite 315, Arlington, VA 22230, Attn: E20040101-Rotator. In addition 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). Applications maybe transmitted electronically to rotator@nsf.gov. Inquiries may be referred to Jackie Jackson, at (703) 292-4358 or jjackson@nsf.gov. For technical information, contact Dr. Peg (Marquerite) 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. 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