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. 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