Interdisciplinary (Staff Associate)

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate field plus after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position; OR a Master's degree in an appropriate field plus after award of the degree, eight or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position.

Relevant research fields include biological, mathematical, physical, social, behavioral and economic sciences, computer and information science and engineering, engineering, geosciences, and STEM education research.

The position requires effective oral and written communication skills and a commitment to high standards of ethical conduct. The position also requires a considerable breadth of interest, receptivity to new ideas, a strong sense of fairness, attention to detail, good judgment, and a high degree of personal integrity. The candidate is expected to function effectively both as a member of crosscutting, fast-paced, interactive teams as well as an individual contributor.

An openness to innovative approaches to proposal and project review is essential.

The following are desirable but not essential:

• Experience managing or co-managing NSF programs that contribute to environmental science or engineering.
• Prior participation in inter-directorate program management activities at NSF.
• Prior experience in facilitating discussions amongst researchers with different perspectives, and participation in managing the review of interdisciplinary proposals.