National Science Foundation Rotational Vacancy DIRECTORATE FOR ENGINEERING DIVISION OF DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, AND INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION ARLINGTON, VA 22230 ANNOUNCEMENT NO: E20050141-Rotators OPEN: 9/26/05 CLOSE: 10/26/05 POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED ON A ONE OR TWO YEAR VISITING SCIENTIST APPOINTMENT, INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL ACT (IPA) ASSIGNMENT BASIS, OR FEDERAL TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT. The National Science Foundation is seeking candidates for three positions as SBIR/STTR Program Managers in the Office of Industrial Innovation (OII), Directorate for Engineering, Arlington, VA. One position is in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (AM) and two positions are in Biotechnology (BT). The Office of Industrial Innovation (OII) is responsible for supporting small business research that seeks to accelerate the industrial innovation based on fundamental academic scientific and engineering discovery and innovation. The OII is responsible for the implementation of the Small Business Innovation Research and Development Act (SBIDA) of 1982, Public Law 97-219 and its subsequent reauthorizations at the National Science Foundation (NSF). The OII operates two legislated programs for the small business community; Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR). The OII invests in cutting-edge, high risk, high quality applied research in science, engineering and education in the SBIR/STTR program with a clear goal of innovation that benefits society and the nation through commercialization. The OII periodically issues SBIR/STTR solicitations with research topics selected from a broad spectrum of technologies More information about the Office of Industrial Innovation can be found on their website at http://www.nsf.gov/eng/sbir The Biotechnology (BT) topic addresses the opportunities for small businesses to transform discoveries in the rapidly advancing frontiers in the biosciences to the commercialization of new products, devices, processes, or services though Biotechnology innovation research. BT covers a broad field including Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinfomatics, Biochips, Biosensors, Biomedical Devices, Environmental Bio, Ag-Bio, Marine Bio, Bioprocessing, Biomaterials, Nano-Bio, Tissue Engineering, Metabolic Engineering and other related research areas excluding research involving the testing of pharmaceuticals in human clinical trials or animal models. Qualifications required: Applicants must have a Ph.D., or equivalent experience, in biology, biosciences, bioengineering, biochemical, biomedical engineering or a closely related field, and six years of successful research experience, research administration, and/or managerial experience in research, design and development of biotechnology products, devices, processes or services. Specific experience in the commercialization of innovative biotechnology products or services, preferably in a small business setting, is sought. The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (AM) topic addresses development of new materials and manufacturing that introduce new approaches to advance the competitive nature and state of the art for U.S. industry. AM covers both materials and manufacturing technologies including high temperature materials, structural materials, engineered materials, coatings, composites, polymer processing, powder processing, machining, casting, joining, additive manufacturing and other related research areas. Qualifications required: Applicants must have a Ph.D., or equivalent experience, in materials science, mechanical, chemical or industrial engineering or a closely related field, and six years of successful research experience, research administration, and/or managerial experience in new materials, advanced manufacturing, new product design, development and engineering, as well as in new business development. These positions will be filled on a one or two year Visiting Scientist Appointment, under the terms of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) or as a Federal Temporary Appointment. Temporary and Visiting Scientist appointments will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act with a current salary range of $88,369 to $137,713, depending on qualifications and experience. For Visiting Scientist appointments, individuals are in a non-pay leave status from the home institution and are appointed to NSF’s payroll as a Federal employee. NSF withholds FICA and provides reimbursement for fringe benefits. For Federal temporary appointments of more than one year, the usual civil service benefits (retirement, health and life insurance) are applicable. For IPA assignments, the individual remains an employee on the payroll of his or her home institution and the institution continues to administer pay and benefits. NSF reimburses the institution for NSF’s negotiated share of the costs. Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment include employees of State and local government agencies, institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, federally funded research and development centers and qualified nonprofit organizations. For more information regarding Visiting Scientist appointments or IPA assignments, visit our website at http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As Program Manager, plan and administer the relevant program within the framework of legislation, agency policies, missions, objectives and resources and serves as spokesperson of the program and with the scientific, engineering, and business community. Implement the proposal review and evaluation process for the relevant program (e.g., review of proposals; selection of reviewers; management of program; and allocation of budget). Implement new or revised policies, and develops technical, fiscal, and administrative approaches to improve the activities and management of the program. Manages and monitors grants and interagency agreements to ensure fulfillment of commitments to/and by NSF. Work with program staff NSF-wide especially within the Directorate for Engineering, the Directorate of Biological Sciences, the Directorate of Computer Information Science and Engineering, the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences and the Directorate for GeoSciences to apprise them to the requirements of SBIR and sensitize them to the requirements of the small business community. Design, develop, manage, coordinate, and implement small business solicitations, conferences, publications, reports and research and study projects. Develop and present clear and concise explanations and interpretations of NSF policies and research program initiatives for small businesses, the academic community, large industrial firms, the investment community, state and local governments, and other federal agencies. Serve as the NSF’s representative on permanent or ad hoc committees. HOW TO APPLY: Applications may be transmitted electronically to rotator@nsf.gov. Individuals may also submit a resume or any application of your choice to the National Science Foundation, Division of Human Resource Management, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230, Attn: E20050141-Rotators. In addition, you are encouraged to submit a narrative statement that addresses your background and/or experience related to the Program you are applying for. You are asked to complete and submit the attached Applicant Survey form. 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