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Position Summary
The Division of Materials Research (DMR) announces a nationwide search for senior-level researchers to serve as Program Directors. The Applicants must be familiar with a broad spectrum of the materials research community, as well as with the issues being addressed in the field. Applicants with accomplishments in the integration of research and education and with multidisciplinary experience and interests are desired.
Position Description
Individuals are sought with specific expertise applicable to the following areas:
Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future Program (DMREF) – broad expertise and demonstrated experience in fundamental materials research, with emphasis on the synergies exemplified under the Materials Genome Initiative (MGI). Ability to lead cooperation across relevant divisions and directorates within NSF as well as with other Federal Agencies under the MGI umbrella is desired. Expertise and/or interest in advanced computational approaches and data-centric techniques are highly desirable.
Electronic and Photonic Materials Program (EPM) – broad expertise in the fundamental understanding of phenomena and mechanisms associated with the synthesis/growth, processing, and integration of electronic and photonic materials at atomic and molecular levels. Experience in utilizing electronic and photonic materials and their integration towards advancing new paradigms in electronics, optoelectronics, photonics, and plasmonics is desirable.
Condensed Matter Physics Program (CMP) – broad expertise in experimental condensed matter physics, which may include computational simulations.
For the DMR mission statement and additional information about the above programs, please see https://www.nsf.gov/materials.
The position recruited under this announcement will be filled under the following appointment option(s):
Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Assignment: 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.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in the physical sciences or a closely related 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.
In addition, research administration and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position would be highly desirable. The incumbent should also have an appreciation for interdisciplinary research.
All positions require an individual with broad knowledge and demonstrated success in the specific area(s) of materials research indicated above. The position requires effective oral and written communication skills; familiarity with NSF programs and activities is highly desirable. The incumbent is expected to work effectively both as an individual within the specific NSF program as well as a member of crosscutting and interactive teams. The incumbent must also demonstrate capability to work across government agencies to promote NSF activities and to leverage program funds through interagency collaborations.
Applicants should indicate which program they are applying to within their cover letter and the subject line of the email. Please submit the curriculum vitae to dmr-recruit@nsf.gov. Applications are reviewed by DMR's Division Director and Deputy Division Director. A few candidates are selected for telephone and/or NSF on-site interviews. Applicants will receive an acknowledgment of their application and a status update by email when selections occur. For more information about these openings, you may send an inquiry to dmr-recruit@nsf.gov or contact Alex Klironomos.
Nominations from the community are also encouraged. A nomination email can be sent to dmr-recruit@nsf.gov.