May 4, 2023

The NSF Office of Polar Programs, Antarctic Sciences Section, is seeking a qualified candidate for a Physical Science Administrator (Program Director) for the Antarctic Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (AOAS) Program. 

Among other tasks, the qualified candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing the merit review process for the AOAS Program in accordance with NSF policies and developing recommendations for awards based on reviewer advice, knowledge of the research proposed, and appropriate regard for program balance.
• Providing leadership on the science priorities and specifications for the new ARV and serving as a conduit between the science community and ARV Program Office.
• Overseeing NSF-funded Antarctic science programs within the AOAS portfolio.
• Managing AOAS program resources. Convenes external oversight and management reviews as necessary.

Interested candidates should learn more about the position and apply by May 30, 2023, on the USAJOBS website.

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