NSF Science Assistant

Overview

The Physical Oceanography Program at NSF is looking for someone with a Masters degree in Physical Oceanography to serve as the Science Assistant (starting this summer). This position offers experience with the NSF funding process and perspective on the national scientific community.

Application contact: Patricia Engel, Physical Oceanography Science Assistant, National Science Foundation, GEO/OCE, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230. Ph. View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses and provide reports and related presentations of information on the Division’s (or Office’s) scientific programs.
• Provide scientific input to relevant aspects of the merit review process, including developing solicitations; reading proposals for responsiveness to the solicitation and preliminary grouping of proposals.
• Attend panel meetings and provide feedback on completeness of panel summaries and/or minutes of the scientific discussion.
• Provide assistance to program officers and division management in overseeing scientific progress on awards, including working with principal investigators and program officers to collect high quality, scientifically accurate highlights and results.
• Develop data and report on scientific portfolios for Committees of Visitors and other results-oriented activities.
• Provide assistance to Division (or Office) management in enhancing interactions with the scientific community, including interactions with Advisory Committees.
• Participate in outreach meetings, including activities with schools and interactions with relevant elements of the National Academies.

Qualifications

• To qualify for this position, candidates must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited institution leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree in the sciences, engineering, or management.
• Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in the sciences or engineering fields.
• Transcripts must be uploaded or faxed using a fax cover sheet prior to the closing date of the vacancy to be eligible for the position.
• To be included on an applicant referral list you must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the date the referral list is issued.

USA Jobs posting details

• Job Title: Science Assistant, AD-1 (Multi-disciplinary)
• Agency/Sub Agency: National Science Foundation
• Announcement Number: NSF-2012-0017
• Salary Range: $34,075.00 to $81,204.00 per year
• Open Period: March 21, 2012 to April 20, 2012

Benefits

• Location near Ballston Metro; pre-tax parking; access to nearby shops and restaurants.
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 13-26 days paid annual leave per year
• 13 days paid sick leave per year
• Pre-tax parking; public transportation subsidy
• On-site child development center and child care subsidy
• Flexible working hours; telecommuting
• On-site fitness facility; NSF Federal Credit Union
• Health Services Unit; Employee Assistance Program

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