Program Director

One-year Appointment

Societal Dimensions of Engineering,

Science, and Technology

(NSF)

The National Science Foundation invites applications for a one year temporary appointment to the position of Program Director, to begin preferably in August or September 2001. This is a research administration position. The Program Director for SDEST represents the program to colleagues in NSF and other Federal science agencies and to the Administration. SDEST has two program components: Ethics and Values Studies, and Research on Science and Technology. It supports research and educational projects on ethical and value dimensions of engineering, science, and technology (EVS) and on the implications for productivity and quality of life of different strategies for supporting science and engineering research and innovation (RST).

The Program Director provides intellectual leadership and is responsible for all aspects of program administration and development. He or she manages the proposal review process and active NSF grants, maintains regular contact with the relevant research communities, and provides advice and consultation about the fields. The program budget is about $2.5 million.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, and be active in a relevant research area. They should show evidence of initiative, administrative skill, and ability to work well with others. While the Foundation is interested in individuals with research interests in the environment and global change or innovation and society, these are not essential. Six or more years of research experience beyond the Ph.D. is desirable. Salary is negotiable, and is comparable with academic salaries at major US institutions.

The National Science Foundation is located in Arlington, Virginia, immediately across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. The metropolitan Washington area, besides being the seat of the U.S. Government, is noted as a cultural center and as a growing center of high-tech industry. A wide variety of types of housing is available within close proximity to the NSF offices.

Please direct inquiries and expressions of interest, as soon as possible, to Mr. William P. Butz, Director of the Division of Social and Economic Sciences, phone: (703) 292-7260; e-mail: wbutz@nsf.gov; or Dr. Rachelle Hollander, Program Director, SDEST, phone: (703) 292-7272, e-mail: rholland@nsf.gov. They 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. The National Science Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing highly qualified staff that reflects the diversity of our nation.

Posted by:

Rachelle D. Hollander
Societal Dimensions of Engineering, Science, and Technology Program -
Ethics and Values Studies, Research on Science and Technology
NSF Room 995,
Arlington, VA 22230
703-292-7272, fax -9068
e-mail: rholland@nsf.gov

www.nsf.gov/sbe/ses/sdest

Reminder: To submit FastLane proposals, select 99-82 and either EVS or RST on the program dropdown menu!!!