The Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS) in the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking a Program Director in Geospace Science. Qualified candidates with research expertise in the synergy between solar physics and magnetospheric physics and/or experience in related ground-based observations or instrumentation are particularly welcome. The Program Director will be primarily associated with the AGS Geospace Cluster that supports research to understand the connected Sun-Earth system.  

The responsibilities of the Program Director include, but are not limited to, the administration of the merit review process and proposal recommendations, long-term planning and budget development for the managed program, work in partnership with other programs in NSF, and coordinate and liaison with other Federal agencies and stakeholder organizations.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a Geospace Science related field, plus at least six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or management experience pertinent to the position. The position is available as a temporary (rotator) appointment and will be filled under an Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignment, initially for a one-year period and may be extended by mutual agreement. Applications, following the instructions in the Dear Colleague Letter (https://new.nsf.gov/careers/openings/geo/geo-2024-96950), must be submitted by email to AGS-recruit@nsf.gov. Applications will be evaluated starting immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should also be directed to AGS-recruit@nsf.gov.