TITLE: Dear Colleague Letter - Division of Social and Economic Sciences
(SES), Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SES)
(SBE12002)
DATE: 2/27/2012
SBE 12-002
Dear Colleague Letter - Division of Social and Economic Sciences
(SES), Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SES)
Employment Opportunity
DATE: February 27, 2012
The Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SES) announces a
nationwide search for senior researchers to serve as Program
Directors. Formal consideration of interested applications will begin
March 1 and will continue until selections are made. While we are
interested in a variety of experts that span the Division's
multidisciplinary scope, we anticipate two specific areas of need,
with the following desired start dates:
* Decision, Risk and Management Sciences (DRMS) (Summer 2012) seeks
a scholar with broad expertise in areas of: judgment and decision
making, decision analysis, behavioral economics, management
science, or societal and public policy decision making. Successful
candidates will have research expertise that advances our
fundamental understanding of decision-making. Applicants must have
a Ph.D. or equivalent experience, plus six or more years of
successful research, research administration, and/or managerial
experience pertinent to the position.
* Science of Organizations (SoO) (Spring or Summer 2012) seeks a
scholar with training in social or economic science including (but
not limited to): organizational theory, behavior, sociology or
economics; business policy and strategy; entrepreneurship;
managerial and organizational cognition; or technology and
innovation management. Successful candidates will have research
expertise that advances our fundamental understanding of how
organizations develop, form and operate. Applicants must have a
Ph.D. or equivalent experience, plus six or more years of
successful research, research administration, and/or managerial
experience pertinent to the position.
For additional information about the above programs, please see
[1]http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?org=SES
Applicants must be familiar with a broad spectrum of social and
economic sciences research community, as well as with the issues being
addressed in the field. The position requires effective oral and
written communication skills, and familiarity with NSF programs and
activities is highly desirable. The incumbent is expected to work
effectively both individually within the specific NSF program and as a
member of crosscutting and interactive teams. The incumbent must also
demonstrate a capability to work across government agencies to promote
NSF activities and to leverage program funds through interagency
collaborations.
The position may be filled with one of the following appointment
alternatives:
Intergovernmental Personnel Assignment (IPA) Act: Individuals eligible
for an IPA assignment with a Federal agency include employees of State
and local government agencies or institutions of higher education,
Indian tribal governments, and other eligible organizations in
instances where such assignments would be of mutual benefit to the
organizations involved. Initial assignments under IPA provisions may
be made for a period up to two years, with a possible extension for up
to an additional two-year period. The individual remains an employee
of the home institution and NSF provides the negotiated funding toward
the assignee's salary and benefits. Initial IPA assignments are made
for a one-year period and may be extended by mutual agreement.
Visiting Scientist Appointment: Appointment to this position will be
made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act. Visiting Scientists
are on non-paid leave status from their home institution and placed on
the NSF payroll. NSF withholds Social Security taxes and pays the home
institution's contributions to maintain retirement and fringe benefits
(i.e., health benefits and life insurance), either directly to the
home institution or to the carrier. Appointments are usually made for
a one-year period and may be extended for an additional year by mutual
agreement.
Temporary Excepted Service Appointment: Appointment to this position
will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act. Candidates
who do not have civil service 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 for appointments
of more than one year. Temporary appointments may not exceed three
years.
For additional information on NSF's rotational programs, please see
"Programs for Scientists, Engineers, and Educators" on the NSF website
at: [2]http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/.
How to Apply: Applicants should indicate within their cover letter and
subject line of the email, which Program they are applying to. Please
submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to [3]khenders@nsf.gov.
NSF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO EMPLOYING A HIGHLY
QUALIFIED STAFF THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION
References
1. http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?org=SES
2. http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/
3. mailto:khenders@nsf.gov