POSITIONS OPEN Applicants for the following positions should submit form SF- 171, Application for Federal Employment, and a Letter of Recommendation (a resume, with current salary, may be submitted for rotational/temporary assignment). Send to NSF, Division of Human Resource Management, Room 208, 1800 G Street, N.W., Wash., DC 20550, Attn: Catherine Handle. Hearing impaired individuals should call: TDD 357-7492. NSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. These positions are excepted from the competitive civil service and will be filled on a permanent, one- or two-year rotational or temporary basis. The type of appointment is indicated in the job announcements. For additional information and/or to obtain the closing date for the announcement, call 357- 9681. The per annum salary is as follows: Program Director Level IV--$52,406 to $82,650* Associate Program Director Level III--$44,348 to $69,863* Assistant Program Director Level II--$31,116 to $57,650* *A 4.2% increase in salaries is proposed effective, January 1992. * * * * * Hotline Service NSF has a Vacancy Hotline listing all current vacancies. The Hotline number locally is 357-7735, outside the D.C. metropolitan area call 1-800-628-1487. * * * * * o NSF's Division of Biological and Critical Systems (ENG Directorate) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Program Director for Biochemical Engineering. This position will be filled on a one- or two-year rotational basis. The Program Director will be responsible for program planning, research proposal evaluation, administration of research grants, and liaison with Program Officers at NSF and other federal agencies. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in engineering or a field related to biochemical engineering. A broad knowledge of the relevant U.S. research community is required. A record of strong research accomplishments and extensive interactions with federal agencies is desirable. Inquiries and questions of a technical nature regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Dov Jaron, Director, Division of Biological and Critical Systems, 357-9545. o NSF's Division of Social and Economic Science (BBS Directorate) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Program Director for the Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics in the Social Sciences program under the terms of the Visiting Scientist Program. This position will be filled on a one- or two- year basis. The Program Director will be responsible for program planning, research proposal evaluation, administration of research grants, and liaison with other federal agencies. Management of research activities will be accomplished primarily through federal grants and contracts to academic, non-profit, and private institutions. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and at least six years of social science research experience beyond the Ph.D. with an emphasis on quantitative methods. In addition, some administrative experience is desirable. Possible research specialties include, but are not restricted to, applied statistics (in social sciences), psychometrics (except educational testing), econometrics or applied econometrics, sociological methodology, political science methodology, survey research methodology, and social statistics. For technical information about the position, contact Dr. James Blackman, Deputy Director, Division of Social and Economic Science, 357-7966. o NSF's Division of Physics (MPS Directorate) is seeking qualified Visiting Scientist candidates for Program Director positions in several programs including Elementary Particle Physics; Nuclear Physics; Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics; Gravitational Physics; and Theoretical Physics. These positions will be filled on a one- or two-year rotational/temporary basis. Each Program Director will work with a permanent Program Director and will be responsible for program planning, research proposal evaluation, administration of research grants, and liaison with other federal agencies. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, plus six or more years of successful experience in research and education. A record of strong research accomplishments in one of the above program areas and broad knowledge of the relevant U.S. research community are key qualifications. Inquiries and questions of a technical nature regarding these positions may be directed to the Director, Division of Physics, 357-7985. o NSF's Division of Materials Research (MPS Directorate) is seeking qualified applicants for positions under the Visiting Scientist Program which periodically become available. Incumbents will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of basic research activities primarily through federal grants and contracts to academic institutions and nonprofit, nonacademic research institutions. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, engineering, or other related field. A broad general knowledge of the field and some administrative experience are required. For technical information about the positions, contact Dr. Jagdish (Jay) Narayan, Division Director, or Dr. Adriaan de Graff, Deputy Division Director, Division of Materials Research, 357-9794. o NSF's Division of Mathematical Sciences (MPS Directorate) is seeking qualified applicants for positions which periodically become available. Incumbents will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of basic research activities primarily through federal grants and contracts to academic institutions and non-profit, non-academic research institutions. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in mathematics, a broad, general knowledge of the field, and some administrative experience. For technical information about the positions, contact Dr. Judith Sunley, Division Director, Division of Mathematical Sciences, 357-9669. o NSF's Division of Polar Programs (GEO Directorate) is seeking qualified applicants for the following permanent positions: Physical Scientist, Head, Arctic Staff. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and training in a physical science and/or related engineering science, plus six or more years of experience. Announcement EX-91-72. Program Manager, Polar Earth Science Program*. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and training in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, or paleoclimatology, plus six or more years of experience. Announcement EX-92-2. Program Manager, Polar Glaciology Program*. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and training in glaciology, geophysics, geochemistry, climatology, or paleoclimatology, plus six or more years of experience. Announcement EX-91-83. Safety and Health Officer*. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and training in a field such as aviation safety, marine safety, occupational and health safety, or related fields of science or engineering, plus six or more years of experience. Announcement EX-92-6. Six or more years of successful independent scientific research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position are required beyond the Ph.D. Applicants must submit a SF-171, Application of Federal Employment; Current General Workforce Performance Appraisal, which includes critical elements and standards, or (non-federal applicants) letter(s) of recommendation from professionals who can comment on the capabilities of the applicant. Salary ranges for these positions: $52,406 - $82,650 per annum. For announcement or information call Rhonda Horton, 357-7735. *The selectee must also pass the physical exam and medical screening for travel to Antarctica. Applicants for the following Senior Executive Service (SES) positions should contact Margaret Cademartori (357-7351) for vacancy announcements containing qualification requirements and applications procedures. Hearing impaired individuals should call TDD 357-7492. Applications should be mailed to NSF, Executive Personnel and Development Branch, Room 208, 1800 G Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20550. Attn: Margaret Cademartori. o NSF's Office of Information and Resource Management is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director, Division of Information Systems. Appointment to this SES position will be on a career basis, with a salary range of ES-1 to ES-4, currently $87,000 to $100,500. Applicants must have skill managing large, complex computer organization with technologically sophisticated interoperable environment and emphasis on a broad range of customer services for a wide spectrum of users. Other requirements include: expert knowledge of the hardware, software, and operating systems of large mainframe computers, as well as microcomputers; and expert knowledge of data communication systems including wide- area and local area networks. Deadline for receipt of applications is Jan. 28, 1992. o NSF's Division of Atmospheric Sciences (GEO Directorate) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Head, Upper Atmosphere Research Section. Appointment to this SES position will be on a career basis, with a salary range of ES-1 to ES-3, currently $87,000 to $95,300. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience or a combination of education/experience in atmospheric sciences or physics. Substantial research contributions and strong evidence of scholarship in atmospheric sciences or innovative leadership in research administration in solar-terrestrial or upper atmosphere research is also required. Deadline for receipt of applications is Feb. 28, 1992. Staff Changes Elizabeth L. Ambos to Associate Program Director, Ocean Drilling Program, Division of Ocean Sciences, 357-9849. Marcel Bardon to Director, Division of International Programs, 653-5436. David Berley to Acting Director, Division of Physics, 357- 7985. Charles N. Brownstein to Director, Office of Planning and Assessment, 357-1201. Robin A. Cantor to Program Director, Decision, Risk, and Management Program, Division of Social and Economic Science, 357-7417. Joyce B. Evans to Associate Program Director, Teacher Enhancement Program, Division of Teacher Preparation and Enhancement, 357-9527. Robert B. Hardy to Head, East Asia/Pacific Section, Division of International Programs, 653-5862. Conrad Istock to Program Director, Population Biology and Physiological Ecology Program, Division of Biotic Systems and Resources, 357-9728. Toni R. Kring to Program Director, Division of Materials Development, Research, and Informal Science Education, 357-7066. Martha Scott to Associate Program Director, Chemical Oceanography Program, Division of Ocean Sciences, 357-7910. Richard R. Ries to Deputy Director, Division of International Programs, 653-5436. January 1992 Publications Before ordering printed copies of brochures, please try NSF's on- line publishing service called STIS, the Science and Technology Information System it's fast and it's free. You can access electronic copies of program announcements, the Guide to Programs, Grants for Research and Education in Science and Engineering, the Bulletin, the NSF Phone Book, and other NSF publications. Abstracts of awards for the years 1989 through 1991 are also available. To access the system, follow the instructions on the STIS flyer (NSF 91-10, rev. 10/4/91). To get an electronic copy of the flyer, send an E-Mail message to stisfly@nsf.gov (Internet) or stisfly@NSF (BITNET). If you cannot send electronic mail, use the form below to order a printed copy. Single copies (printed) of the following publications are available from Forms and Publications Unit, Room 232, National Science Foundation, 1800 G St., N.W., Wash., DC 20550. Printed publications may also be ordered by FAX (703/644-4278) or electronically via E-Mail. Send E-Mail requests to pubs@nsf.gov (Internet) or pubs@NSF (BITNET). Requests must include the NSF publication number and title, number of copies needed, your name, and a complete mailing address. Publications will be mailed within two days of receipt of request. NSF 86-53. NSF-ICOT Visitors Program -- (Japan). NSF 89-2. NSF Grants and Awards, FY 1988.* NSF 89-85. Small Grants for Exploratory Research (SGER). (Brochure) NSF 89-100. U.S.-U.S.S.R. Cooperation in Field of Basic Scientific Research. NSF 90-1. NSF Annual Report, FY 1989. NSF 90-2. NSF Grants and Awards, FY 1989.* NSF 90-33. NACSIS: NSF Gateway to Japan's University-Based National Science Information System. NSF 90-58. NSF's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program: An Assessment of the First Three Years. NSF 90-77. Grants for Research and Education in Science and Engineering. NSF 90-108. Precollege Science and Mathematics Education. A chapter reprinted from Science and Engineering Indicators--1989. NSF 90-144. Japan Program Announcement. NSF 90-149. Research on Key Issues in Science and Engineering Education. NSF 90-121. Research Planning Grants and Career Advancement Awards for Women Scientists and Engineers. NSF 90-150. NSF's Presidential Young Investigators Program: A Study of the First Two "Classes." NSF 90-301. Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering. NSF 91-1. NSF Annual Report, FY 1990. NSF 91-2. NSF Grants and Awards, FY 1990.* NSF 91-3. Western European Program Announcement. NSF 91-10. STIS Flier. NSF 91-38. About the National Science Foundation. (Flier) NSF 91-45. Division of Computer and Computation Research, FY 1989. (Summary of Awards) NSF 91-48. The Alan T. Waterman Award. NSF 91-61. Publications of the National Science Foundation. NSF 91-80. Guide to Programs, FY 1992. NSF 91-87. Visiting Professorships for Women. NSF 91-100. Instructional Materials for Secondary School Mathematics. (Solicitation) NSF 91-103. Presidential Faculty Fellows. NSF 91-105. Teacher Preparation and Enhancement. (Program Announcement and Guidelines.) NSF 91-109. Studies in Science, Technology, and Society. NSF 91-112. NSF Young Investigator Awards. (Guidelines for FY 1992.) NSF 91-140. Academic Research Infrastructure Program. (Program Announcement) NSB 89-1. Science and Engineering Indicators -- 1989. NSB 89-2. The State of U.S. Science & Engineering -- Statement Accompanying Science and Engineering Indicators -- 1989. *Number of grants and dollar totals only, listed by state, NSF directorate, and NSF division (no details on PI's, grant titles, etc.). End Part 3