The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for an Interdisciplinary (Staff Associate) position within the Office of the Director (OD), Office of Integrative Activities (OIA) in Alexandria, VA. For more information on OIA, please click here.

Duties

OIA works across disciplinary boundaries to lead and coordinate strategic programs and opportunities that: advance research excellence and innovation; develop human and infrastructure capacity critical to the U.S. science and engineering enterprise; and promote engagement of scientists and engineers at all career stages. Interdisciplinary Staff Associate Duties Serve as the Executive Secretary of the Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education and chair of the Environmental Research and Education Working Group. With the support of a data analysis contractor, lead an exploration of the scientific and, where appropriate, career impacts of the investments made by Integrative Activities programs both current and past. Work with a small group of NSF staff to plan and initiate a national engagement on science that seeks to promote broad public engagement in discussions of the potential of science and engineering to address societal needs. Assist in the implementation of merit review, award management, and outreach processes for collaborative cross-cutting programs. Advise and assist in the development of short-and long-range plans, establishing goals and objectives for collaborative, cross-cutting research programs. Represent OIA programs, the Office, and the Foundation within the scientific community, with other NSF units, with other appropriate agencies and organizations, and with the public, accurately reflecting NSF policy and positions. Establish contacts and maintain active involvement in program and related areas through participation in professional activities. Maintain familiarity with salient current research developments. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate field plus after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position; OR a Master's degree in an appropriate field plus after award of the degree, eight or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position. Relevant research fields include biological, mathematical, physical, social, behavioral and economic sciences, computer and information science and engineering, engineering, geosciences, and STEM education research. The position requires effective oral and written communication skills and a commitment to high standards of ethical conduct. The position also requires a considerable breadth of interest, receptivity to new ideas, a strong sense of fairness, attention to detail, good judgment, and a high degree of personal integrity. The candidate is expected to function effectively both as a member of crosscutting, fast-paced, interactive teams as well as an individual contributor. An openness to innovative approaches to proposal and project review is essential. The following are desirable but not essential: Experience managing or co-managing NSF programs that contribute to environmental science or engineering. Prior participation in inter-directorate program management activities at NSF. Prior experience in facilitating discussions amongst researchers with different perspectives, and participation in managing the review of interdisciplinary proposals.

Education

Please refer to the Qualifications section.

If your degree was obtained from a foreign institution, please also submit the certification from the Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals, or certification equivalency.

Contacts

• Address NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, OFFICE OF INTEGRATIVE ACTIVITIES 2415 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22314 US
• Name: Staffing and Classification Branch
• Email: [email protected]