Program Director (Interdisciplinary)

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The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking qualified candidates for Program Director positions. These positions may be established within any Directorate/Office. Please visit www.nsf.gov for more information about the Foundation. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks candidates within the following scientific, engineering, educational, and analytical disciplines supported by the agency. In addition, successful candidates will have knowledge of NSF merit review processes, federal assistance principles, portfolio management, and STEM program administration, as well as the ability to analyze scientific and technical information and communicate recommendations effectively. Individuals appointed at this level will have demonstrated a high degree of attainment in their field of specialization and must have a: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate STEM field or a related professional discipline plus nine or more years of scientific research, research administration, merit review, and/or managerial experience that is pertinent to the position being filled and was gained after completion of the pertinent degree; or Master's degree in an appropriate STEM field or a related professional discipline plus six or more years of scientific research, research administration, merit review, and/or managerial experience that is pertinent to the position being filled and was gained after completion of the pertinent degree; or Doctorate degree in an appropriate STEM field or a related professional discipline plus three or more years of scientific research, research administration, merit review, and/or managerial experience that is pertinent to the position being filled and was gained after completion of the degree. Degrees in the following fields are particularly desirable: Social and Behavioral Sciences (0101 Series): Behavioral or social sciences and related disciplines, including economics, sociology, psychology, geography, archaeology, neuroscience, cognitive science, and other closely related fields. Biological Sciences (0401 Series): Biological sciences and related disciplines, including microbiology, immunology, neurobiology, cell biology, bioengineering, molecular biophysics, genomics, computational biology, evolutionary biology, ecology, physiology, genetics, forestry, soil science, fish and wildlife sciences, plant and animal sciences, environmental science, and related fields. Engineering (0801 Series): Engineering disciplines such as civil, environmental, mechanical, electrical, computer, chemical, agricultural, industrial, biomedical, biochemical, aerospace, robotics, nuclear, petroleum, mining, geological, materials, safety, and other engineering specialties. Physical Sciences and Mathematics (1301 Series): Physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, and related fields, including physics, chemistry, geology, hydrology, geophysics, oceanography, atmospheric science, earth science, astronomy, biotechnology, materials science, environmental science, and other interdisciplinary scientific disciplines. Mathematics and Data Sciences (1501 Series): Mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, operations research, computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, data science, analytics, and related quantitative disciplines. Education and Learning Sciences (1701 Series): Education and subject-matter disciplines relevant to STEM education, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education; curriculum and instruction; instructional systems; educational technology; learning sciences; educational leadership; training and development; and education research. NSF also encourages applications from individuals with strong interdisciplinary backgrounds and those interested in advancing programs that span multiple science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Appointment to this position will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act. Candidates who do not have civil service status or reinstatement eligibility will not obtain civil service status if selected. Candidates currently in the competitive service will be required to waive competitive civil service rights if selected. Usual civil service benefits (retirement, health benefits, and life insurance) are applicable. You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed to this position. You are highly encouraged to address the professional skills listed above within your cover letter, which will be used to evaluate your experience, education and training as related to the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position during the review process. You must meet eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

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