Employment Opportunity:  
Program Director for Science and Technology Studies, 
U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)

The National Science Foundation invites applications for the position of
Program Director, to begin preferably in August 2004. This position may
be appointed on a one or two year Visiting Scientist Appointment or
under the terms of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Program.

The Program Director for Science and Technology Studies (STS) represents
STS to colleagues in the NSF and other Federal science agencies and to
the Administration.  STS encompasses history, philosophy, and social
science studies of science, engineering and technology.  The Program
Director provides intellectual leadership and is responsible for all
aspects of program administration and development.  He or she
administers the review of research proposals submitted to NSF in this
field and is responsible for recommending and documenting actions on the
proposals reviewed, for dealing with administrative matters relating to
active NSF grants, and for maintaining regular contact with the relevant
research communities and providing advice and consultation to persons
requesting them. Program Directors are also expected to engage in
NSF-wide initiatives and interagency collaborations.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, and must be
active in research in some area covered by the program.  They should
show evidence of initiative, administrative skill, and ability to work
well with others. Six or more years of research experience beyond the
Ph.D. are required for appointment as Program Director. The salary
range, which includes a locality pay adjustment is from $81,602-$127,158
per annum depending on qualification and experience, and is comparable
with academic salaries at major US institutions.

Please direct inquiries and expressions of interest to Dr. Richard O.
Lempert, Division Director 
of the Division of Social and Economic Sciences, phone: (703) 292-7391;
e-mail:  rlempert@nsf.gov; or Dr. Keith Benson, Program Director,
Science and Technology Studies, phone: (703) 292-8763, e-mail:
kbenson@nsf.gov; or Mrs. Bonney Sheahan, coordinator of the cluster
housing the STS program, phone: (703) 292-8764, or e-mail:
bsheahan@nsf.gov.  All are located in Suite 995, National Science
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230, fax: (703) 292-9068.

Qualified persons who are women, ethnic/racial minorities, and persons
with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.   Hearing impaired
individuals should call TDD:  703-292-8044.

The National Science Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to employing highly qualified staff that reflects the
diversity of our nation.

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