TITLE: Dear Colleague Letter - Division of Social and Economic Sciences
   (SES), Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SES)
   (SBE12002)
   
DATE: 2/27/2012

   SBE 12-002

   Dear Colleague Letter - Division of Social and Economic Sciences
   (SES), Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SES)
   Employment Opportunity

   DATE: February 27, 2012

   The Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SES) announces a
   nationwide search for senior researchers to serve as Program
   Directors. Formal consideration of interested applications will begin
   March 1 and will continue until selections are made. While we are
   interested in a variety of experts that span the Division's
   multidisciplinary scope, we anticipate two specific areas of need,
   with the following desired start dates:
   
     * Decision, Risk and Management Sciences (DRMS) (Summer 2012) seeks
       a scholar with broad expertise in areas of: judgment and decision
       making, decision analysis, behavioral economics, management
       science, or societal and public policy decision making. Successful
       candidates will have research expertise that advances our
       fundamental understanding of decision-making. Applicants must have
       a Ph.D. or equivalent experience, plus six or more years of
       successful research, research administration, and/or managerial
       experience pertinent to the position.
	   
     * Science of Organizations (SoO) (Spring or Summer 2012) seeks a
       scholar with training in social or economic science including (but
       not limited to): organizational theory, behavior, sociology or
       economics; business policy and strategy; entrepreneurship;
       managerial and organizational cognition; or technology and
       innovation management. Successful candidates will have research
       expertise that advances our fundamental understanding of how
       organizations develop, form and operate. Applicants must have a
       Ph.D. or equivalent experience, plus six or more years of
       successful research, research administration, and/or managerial
       experience pertinent to the position.

   For additional information about the above programs, please see
   [1]http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?org=SES
   
   Applicants must be familiar with a broad spectrum of social and
   economic sciences research community, as well as with the issues being
   addressed in the field. The position requires effective oral and
   written communication skills, and familiarity with NSF programs and
   activities is highly desirable. The incumbent is expected to work
   effectively both individually within the specific NSF program and as a
   member of crosscutting and interactive teams. The incumbent must also
   demonstrate a capability to work across government agencies to promote
   NSF activities and to leverage program funds through interagency
   collaborations.
   
   The position may be filled with one of the following appointment
   alternatives:
   
   Intergovernmental Personnel Assignment (IPA) Act: 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.

   Visiting Scientist Appointment: Appointment to this position will be
   made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act. Visiting Scientists
   are on non-paid leave status from their home institution and placed on
   the NSF payroll. NSF withholds Social Security taxes and pays the home
   institution's contributions to maintain retirement and fringe benefits
   (i.e., health benefits and life insurance), either directly to the
   home institution or to the carrier. Appointments are usually made for
   a one-year period and may be extended for an additional year by mutual
   agreement.
   
   Temporary Excepted Service Appointment: Appointment to this position
   will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act. Candidates
   who do not have civil service or reinstatement eligibility will not
   obtain civil service status if selected. Candidates currently in the
   competitive service will be required to waive competitive civil
   service rights if selected. Usual civil service benefits (retirement,
   health benefits, and life insurance) are applicable for appointments
   of more than one year. Temporary appointments may not exceed three
   years.
   
   For additional information on NSF's rotational programs, please see
   "Programs for Scientists, Engineers, and Educators" on the NSF website
   at: [2]http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/.
   
   How to Apply: Applicants should indicate within their cover letter and
   subject line of the email, which Program they are applying to. Please
   submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to [3]khenders@nsf.gov.
   
   NSF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO EMPLOYING A HIGHLY
   QUALIFIED STAFF THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION

References

   1. http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?org=SES
   2. http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/
   3. mailto:khenders@nsf.gov