Title : NSF Bulletin January 1992 Type : Bulletin NSF Contact : OLPA Date : January 7, 1992 IN : NSF Bulletin Volume 19, No. 5 ISSN 0145-0670 January 1992 NSF Bulletin Volume 19, No. 5 ISSN 0145-0670 P.T. 34,22,28,25,42,26,04,48,II,FF,DD K.W. 1000000,0600000,0400000,1007000, 1004000,1010000,0504000,0505000 NSF Announcements for January 1992 The NSF Bulletin provides monthly news about NSF programs, deadline dates, publications, meetings, and sources for more information. Telephone numbers are given in parentheses; all numbers are the Washington, DC, area code 202, unless otherwise indicated. Hearing impaired individuals should call TDD 357-7492. Academic Research Infrastructure Program The Academic Research Infrastructure Program is designed to improve the condition of research equipment and facilities in our Nation's academic institutions. This initiative, which broadens the Foundation's recent Academic Research Modernization Program to include major research instrumentation, will be implemented through competitive grants for: o Repair, renovation, or in exceptional cases, replacement of obsolete science and engineering research facilities at eligible institutions, and/or o Acquisition or development of major research instrumentation and the technical support thereof at eligible institutions. This initiative responds to critical needs identified by the academic science and engineering community for revitalizing the Nation's research and research training facilities and for research instrumentation that is not routinely available through other NSF programs. The deadline date for submitting proposals is Feb. 3, 1992. Proposals submitted in response to this program solicitation will be competing for $33 million in FY 1992. For more information, contact Dr. Nathaniel Pitts or Dr. Sonja Sperlich, Office of Science and Technology Infrastructure, 357-9808. To receive a copy of the Academic Research Infrastructure Program Announcement, request brochure NSF 91-140 on the Order Form at the back of this Bulletin. What's New on STIS? Do you want to know what's new on STIS? You can find out by subscribing to the Grants Bulletin Board. Once a week, the Grants Bulletin Board lists a summary of new documents posted the previous week on STIS. For more information about the Grants Bulletin Board, please write grants-r@nsf (BITNET) or grants-r@nsf.gov (Internet). For information regarding STIS, the electronic publication system, please write to stisinfo@nsf (BITNET) or stisinfo@nsf.gov (Internet). Joint Mathematical Sciences Meeting The Joint American Mathematical Society-Mathematical Association of America Meeting will be held Jan. 8 through 11, 1992, in Baltimore, MD. An NSF information booth and representative will be present. NSF contact: Dr. Judith Sunley, 357-9669. Japan Database Service NSF's new Hot Topics free search service focuses on areas of significant Japanese research which are of special interest to the American research community. Sixteen separate packages are currently offered in the general areas of electronics, biotechnology, and materials. Each Hot Topics package contains the 100 most recent English-language abstracts retrieved from the NACSIS Conference Proceedings databases. Updates are provided periodically as new records are added. Those interested in obtaining Hot Topics packages or in requesting their own specific searches of the NACSIS database-- both free of charge--should contact the NACSIS operator weekdays, at 357-7278 between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. EST, or send messages by FAX to 357-0320 or by electronic mail to: nacsis@nsf.gov (Internet) or nacsis@nsf (BITNET). Full details on the NACSIS databases, as well as on NSF's support for research in Japan, may be found in NSF's Japan Program Announcement, NSF 90-144. Use the order form in this Bulletin. Expanded Research Opportunities (EROL) at LTER Sites The Division of Biotic Systems and Resources (BSR) supports Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) at 18 sites that represent large, secure, and ecologically diverse terrains. This research is interdisciplinary and focuses on ecological phenomena operating on time and spatial scales that exceed those usually addressed by two- or three-year research grants. Supplements to active awards from any of the four BSR research programs are available for new activities at LTER sites. These supplements allow investigators to enhance current projects by taking advantage of the unique resources associated with LTER sites. Supplemental projects should extend the goals of the current award, but not duplicate currently funded research. Requests for supplements should include (1) a cover letter addressed to the relevant program, (2) a budget page (NSF Form 1030), and (3) a letter of agreement from the PI or director of the relevant LTER site(s). The cover letter should detail connections between the goal of the current award and proposed activity, justify choice of LTER site(s), and provide an explicit research plan. Requests will be evaluated on the extent to which the proposed LTER-based activity enhances the current research project, and diversifies and helps develop research at the LTER site. NSF also accepts proposals for small-scale, exploratory, high- risk research [see Small Grants for Exploratory Research (SGER) NSF 89-85 for details]. All BSR research programs consider SGER proposals, including those for work at LTER sites. All requests must be for work at an LTER site not funded through the investigator's home institution. Primary awards for establishment or continuation of LTER sites are not eligible for supplementation. SGERs and supplements for work at LTER sites are limited to $25,000 per year or $50,000 per project. There are no submission deadlines. Contact the appropriate BSR program officer for further information. ===================================== The Foundation provides awards for research in the sciences and engineering. The awardee is wholly responsible for the conduct of such research and preparation of the results for publication. The Foundation, therefore, does not assume responsibility for such findings or their interpretation. The Foundation welcomes proposals on behalf of all qualified scientists and engineers, and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to compete fully in any of the research and related programs described here. In accordance with federal statutes and regulations and NSF policies, no person on grounds of race, color, age, sex, national origin, or disability shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance from the National Science Foundation. Facilitation Awards for Scientists and Engineers with Disabilities provides funding for special assistance or equipment to enable persons with disabilities (investigators and other staff, including student research assistants) to work on an NSF project. Contact the Directorate for Education and Human Resources for further information about the program. The National Science Foundation has TDD (Telephonic Device for the Deaf) capability, which enables individuals with hearing impairment to communicate with the Division of Personnel and Management about NSF programs, employment, or general information. This number is (202) 357-7492. ======================================= Program Deadlines and Target Dates for Proposals The following listing gives key dates on which grant proposals are due at NSF for the next three months. The dates listed are subject to change. Further information is available from the NSF staff members listed for each entry. Brochures indicated in parentheses may be requested on the Publications Order Form, unless otherwise indicated. The number and letter codes after some announcements refer to listings in the publication Keyword Thesaurus. They are used by the research management offices of colleges and universities to target NSF Bulletin information to potential users. Program Deadlines: Unless otherwise stated in announcements or solicitations, proposals postmarked after these cutoff dates generally will be returned to the proposer. Target Dates: Unless otherwise stated in announcements or solicitations, proposals postmarked after these cutoff dates will be reviewed, although they may miss a particular panel meeting. * * * * * NSF programs not listed under "program deadlines" and "target dates" will accept proposals at any time of the year. It takes approximately six months to process a proposal. * * * * * BBS Biological, Behavioral, and Social Sciences *CFDA #47.051 PROGRAM DEADLINES: February 1, 1992-- Doctoral Dissertation Research in Biotic Systems and Resources. (Brochure NSF 89-32.) Mrs. Elizabeth Behrens, Division of Biotic Systems and Resources (357-9596). [P.T.34,40; K.W.1002000,0400000,0408000,1007001,0785110.] TARGET DATES: January 1, 1992-- Systematic Anthropological Collections. (Brochure NSF 88-62.) Dr. John Yellen, Division of Behavioral and Neural Sciences (357- 7804). [P.T.34; K.W.0401001.] January 15, 1992-- Animal Behavior. (Brochure NSF 88-62.) Dr. Fred Stollnitz, Division of Behavioral and Neural Sciences (357-7949). [P.T.34; K.W.0201009.] Behavioral Neuroendocrinology. (Brochure NSF 88-62.) Dr. Kathie Olsen, Division of Behavioral and Neural Sciences (357- 7040). [P.T.34; K.W.1002030.] Cellular Neuroscience. (Brochure NSF 88-62.) Dr. Edward Lieberman, Division of Behavioral and Neural Sciences (357-7471). [P.T.34; K.W.1002030.] Decision, Risk, and Management Science. (Brochure NSF 91-59.) Dr. Robert Bordley (357-7569) or Dr. John Castellan (357-7417), Division of Social and Economic Science. [P.T.34; K.W.0411005,0411015,0901026.] Developmental Neuroscience. (Brochure NSF 88-62.) Dr. Martha Bohn, Division of Behavioral and Neural Sciences (357-7042). [P.T.34; K.W.0414012.] Economics. (Brochure NSF 89-9.) Dr. Daniel Newlon, Dr. Lynn Pollnow, or Dr. Vincy Fon, Division of Social and Economic Science (357-9674). [P.T.34; K.W.1002008.] Geography and Regional Science. (Brochure NSF 89-9.) Dr. Brian Holly, Division of Social and Economic Science (357-7326). [P.T.34; K.W.1002008.] Human Cognition and Perception. (Brochure NSF 88-62.) Dr. Joseph Young, Division of Behavioral and Neural Sciences (357- 9898). [P.T.34; K.W.0414017.] Instrumentation Facilities for the Biological and Behavioral Sciences. (Brochure NSF 88-105.) Dr. John Wooley, Division of Instrumentation and Resources (357-7652). [P.T.04,34; K.W.1002000.] Law and Social Science. (Brochure NSF 89-9.) Dr. Michael Musheno, Division of Social and Economic Science (357-9567). [P.T.34; K.W.1002008.] Linguistics. (Brochure NSF 88-62.) Dr. Paul Chapin, Division of Behavioral and Neural Sciences (357-7696). [P.T.34; K.W.0409004.] Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics in the Social Sciences (MMS). (Brochure NSF 89-9.) Dr. James Blackman, Division of Social and Economic Science (357-7966). [P.T.34; K.W.1002008.] Neural Mechanisms of Behavior. (Brochure NSF 88-62.) Dr. Judith Finkelstein, Division of Behavioral and Neural Sciences (357-7040). [P.T.34; K.W.1002020.] Cognitive, Computational, and Theoretical Neurobiology. (Brochure NSF 88-62.) Dr. Judith Finkelstein, Division of Behavioral and Neural Sciences (357-7949). [P.T.34; K.W.1002020.] Political Science. (Brochure NSF 89-9.) Dr. Frank Scioli, Division of Social and Economic Science (357-9406). [P.T.34; K.W.1002008.] Sensory Systems. (Brochure NSF 88-62.) Dr. Katherine Fite, Division of Behavioral and Neural Sciences (357-7428). [P.T.34; K.W.0414011.] Social Psychology. (Brochure NSF 88-62.) Dr. Jean Intermaggio, Division of Behavioral and Neural Sciences (357- 9485). [P.T.34; K.W.0414014.] Sociology. (Brochure NSF 91-115.) Dr. Annemette Sorensen or Dr. Sara Nerlove, Division of Social and Economic Science (357-7802). [P.T.34; K.W.0417000.] Synaptic Mechanisms. (Brochure NSF 88-62.) Dr. Sanya Springfield, Division of Behavioral and Neural Sciences (357- 7428). [P.T.34; K.W.1002020.] February 1, 1992-- Studies in Science, Technology, and Society. (Brochure NSF 91- 109.) Dr. Rachelle Hollander or Dr. Ronald Overmann, Division of Instrumentation and Resources (357-9894). [P.T.34; K.W.0309008.] CISE Computer and Information Science and Engineering CFDA #47.070 PROGRAM DEADLINES: January 15, 1992-- Research Initiation Awards. (Brochure NSF 88-99.) Dr. Bernard Chern, Division of Microelectronic Information Processing Systems (357-7373) or in the Engineering Directorate, Office of Engineering Infrastructure Development (357-5102). [P.T.34; K.W.0605000,0607000,0608000.] January 16, 1992-- New Technologies Program. (Contact Program for Brochure.) Support for Postdoctoral Research Associateships in Computational Science and Engineering. Dr. Merrell Patrick, Division of Advanced Scientific Computing (357-7727). NETaddress: mpatrick@nsf.gov. [P.T.34; K.W.1004003,1004000.] March 16, 1992-- CISE Educational Infrastructure Program. (Brochure NSF 90- 155.) Dr. Caroline Wardle, Office of Cross Disciplinary Activities (357-7349). NETaddress: cwardle@nsf.gov. [P.T. 36,34,18;FF; K.W.1004000.] TARGET DATES: January 16, 1992-- Support for Postdoctoral Research Associateships in Computational Science and in Experimental Research. (Contact Program for Brochure.) Dr. Merrell Patrick (357-7727) or Dr. John Cherniavsky (357-7349), Division of Advanced Scientific Computing. NETaddress: jchernia@nsf.gov. [P.T.34; K.W.1004000.] March 1, 1992-- NSFNET Program. (Brochure NSF 90-7.) Connections to NSFNET. Mr. Daniel VanBelleghem, Division of Networking and Communications Research and Infrastructure (357-9717). Internet: dvanbell@nsf.gov [P.T.18,36; K.W.1004000,1004001,0901011,1014001.] EHR Education and Human Resources CFDA #47.009, 47.066-69, 47.071 PROGRAM DEADLINES: January 15, 1992-- Career Advancement Awards (CAA). (Brochure NSF 90-121.) Eligibility requirements: experienced women researchers who are eligible to receive standard NSF research grants. Because of the nature of these awards, co-investigators would not be appropriate. Contact the disciplinary program officer or Dr. Peter Yankwich (357-7926). [P.T.34;II; K.W.1000000,0600000,0400000.] Research Planning Grants (RPG). (Brochure NSF 90-121.) Eligibility requirements: Women eligible for standard NSF awards who have not previously served as principal or co-principal investigators on an individual federal award or whose research careers have been interrupted for at least two of the past five years. Because of the nature of these awards, co-investigator would not be appropriate. Contact the disciplinary program officer or Dr. Peter Yankwich (357-7926). [P.T.34;II; K.W.1000000,0600000,0400000.] ===================================================== January 31, 1992--CORRECTED DATE NSF Young Investigator Awards. (Brochure NSF 91-112.) Ms. Mary Sladek, Division of Research Career Development (357-9466). [P.T.34; K.W.1000000,0600000.] ===================================================== February 1992-- Curriculum Development in Mathematics--Calculus and the Bridge to Calculus. (Brochure NSF 91-125.) Dr. James Lightbourne, Division of Undergraduate Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (357-7051). [P.T.25;FF;DD;II; K.W.0600000,1000000,1010000,0502031,0502042.] February 14, 1992-- Comprehensive Regional Centers for Minorities (CRCM)/Career Access. (Brochure NSF 91-129.) Supports developing systemic approaches at the precollege level to increasing the presence of underrepresented minorities in science and engineering by establishing major Regional Centers. Eligibility: coalitions of colleges and universities, school districts, business and industry, professional organizations, state and local governments, and community groups. Dr. Costello Brown, Division of Human Resource Development (357- 7461). [P.T.04; AA,FF.] Summer Science Camps (SSC)/Career Access. (Brochure NSF 91- 129.) Supports residential and commuter enrichment projects for minority students in grades 7-9. Eligibility: school districts, museums, colleges and universities, and non-profit youth-centered and/or community-based organizations. Dr. Costello Brown, Division of Human Resource Development (357-7461). [AA,FF; K.W.0314000,0403013,0403001,0502006,0504000.] March 1992-- Graduate Research Traineeship Program. (Contact Program for Brochure.) Dr. Roosevelt Johnson, Division of Research Career Development (357-7536). [P.T.34,44; K.W.0500000.] March 1, 1992-- Instructional Materials for Secondary Mathematics Program. (Brochure NSF 91-100.) Dr. Margaret Cozzens (357-7066). [P.T.25; K.W.0502023.] March 31, 1992-- Partnerships for Minority Student Achievement (PMSA)/Career Access. (Brochure NSF 91-129.) Preliminary proposals required by Jan. 10, 1992. Supports comprehensive precollege education reform programs targeted on school systems with significant minority student populations. Eligibility: city or county school systems or subunits within the system. Dr. Costello Brown, Division of Human Resource Development (357-7461). [P.T.04,42,25,14; DD,FF,II; K.W.0502023,0502031.] TARGET DATES: January 15, 1992-- Applications for Advanced Technologies. Preliminary proposals required. (Brochure NSF 88-29.) Ms. Beverly Hunter, Division of Materials Development, Research, and Informal Science Education (357-7064). [P.T.34; K.W.0502031,0503003,0503016.] February 1, 1992-- Informal Science Education. Preliminary proposals required. (Brochure NSF 88-29.) Dr. Robert Russell, Dr. Hyman Field, or Dr. Barbara Butler, Division of Materials Development, Research, and Informal Science Education (357-7076). [P.T.20,25; K.W.0502031,0503003,0503016.] Teacher Enhancement. (Brochure NSF 91-105.) Dr. Mary Bahns (357-7078), Dr. Julia Clark or Dr. Alan Goodman (357-7431), Dr. Larry Enochs or Dr. Joseph Stewart (357-7074), Dr. David Schindel (357-7069), and Dr. Marjorie Enneking (357-7539), Division of Teacher Preparation and Enhancement. [P.T.34; K.W.0502031,0502023.] Teacher Preparation. (Brochure NSF 91-105.) Dr. Miriam Leiva, Division of Teacher Preparation and Enhancement (357-7069). [P.T.34; K.W.0502036,0504000.] February 14, 1992-- Alliances for Minority Participation (AMP). Implementation Proposals. (Brochure NSF 91-129.) Supports proposals designed to form coalitions among the science, engineering, and mathematics community to substantially increase minority baccalaureate degrees in fields supported by NSF. Eligibility: research scientists, engineers, educators, and administrators may submit for non-profit organizations and/or academic institutions. Dr. William McHenry or Dr. Ana Guzman, Division of Human Resource Development (357- 7461). [P.T.34;FF; K.W.1000000, 0600000, 1010000, 0502031, 0502023, 0502042.] Research Careers for Minority Scholars (RCMS). (Brochure NSF 91- 129.) Program provides grants to all U.S. colleges and universities to assist in the implementation of projects that will contribute to the entry and retention of minority undergraduate students in science and engineering. Dr. Roosevelt Calbert, Division of Human Resource Development (357-5054). [P.T.34;FF; K.W.1000000,0600000,0400000,1010000.] February 15, 1992-- Research in Teaching and Learning. Preliminary proposals required. (Brochure NSF 88-29.) Dr. Raymond Hannapel or Ms. Barbara Lovitts, Division of Materials Development, Research, and Informal Science Education (357-7071). [P.T.34; K.W.0502031,0503003,0503016.] ENG Engineering CFDA #47.041 PROGRAM DEADLINES: January 2, 1992-- Research in Electrochemical Synthesis. (Joint Program of the Electric Power Research Institute and the NSF.) (Brochure 91- 108.) Contact the Program Director for the Chemical Reaction Processes Program, Division of Chemical and Thermal Systems (357- 9606). [P.T.34; K.W.0605000.] January 15, 1992-- Research Initiation Awards (RIA). (Contact Program for Brochure.) Ms. Sharon Middledorf, Division of Engineering Infrastructure Development (786-9530) or Dr. Bernard Chern, Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate (357- 7373). [P.T.34; K.W.0605000,0607000,0608000.] State/Industry University Cooperative Research Centers. (Brochure NSF 91-42.) Dr. Tap Mukherjee, Division of Engineering Centers (357-9707). [P.T.04,34; K.W.1107000.] January 31, 1992-- Advanced Polymeric Materials (Joint NSF/EPRI Program). (Contact Program for Brochure.) Dr. Jorn Larsen-Basse, Division of Mechanical and Structural Systems (357-9542). [P.T.34; K.W.1009008.] Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation for Large Structural Systems (NDE). (Contact Program for Brochure.) Dr. John Scalzi, Dr. Ken Chong, or Dr. Mehmet Tumay, Division of Mechanical and Structural Systems (357-9542). [P.T.34; K.W.0609000.] February 1, 1992-- Engineering Research Equipment Grants (REG). (Brochure NSF 90-146.) Sharon Middledorf, Division of Engineering Infrastructure Development (786-9530). [P.T. 18,34; K.W.0600000.] Engineering Education Coalitions--Phase I Proposal. Dr. Win Aung, Division of Engineering Infrastructure Development (786- 9532). [P.T.25; K.W.0502042.] GEO Geosciences CFDA #47.050 TARGET DATES: January 1, 1992-- Arctic Social Sciences. (Brochure NSF 90-57.) Dr. Noel Broadbent, Division of Polar Programs (357-7817). [P.T.34; LOC.0014000.] Division of Atmospheric Sciences. Research proposals that require National Center for Atmospheric Research or university- based national facilities for the period Oct. 1, 1992, through Apr. 1, 1993. Dr. Stephen Nelson (357-9431) or Dr. Clifford Jacobs (357-9695). [P.T.34; K.W.1001010.] OSTI Office of Science and Technology Infrastructure CFDA 47.073 PROGRAM DEADLINES: February 3, 1992-- Academic Research Infrastructure Program. (Brochure NSF 91- 140.) Dr. Nathaniel Pitts or Dr. Sonja Sperlich (357-9808). [P.T.14.] STIA Scientific, Technological, and International Affairs CFDA #47.053 PROGRAM DEADLINES: January 15, 1992-- U.S. Taiwan Cooperative Science Program. Proposals for cooperative research projects and joint workshop seminars. Dr. William Chang, Division of International Programs (653-5343). [P.T.34; K.W.0112133.] Summer Institute in Japan. (Brochure NSF 90-144.) Up to 50 U.S. science and engineering graduate students will intern at Japanese research labs and receive Japanese language training in Tsukuba Science City, Japan, during the summer of 1992. Contact Publications (357-7861), NSF, 1800 G Street, N.W., Wash., D.C. 20550 or via E-mail, pubs@nsf (BITNET) or Pubs@nsf.gov. (Internet). [P.T.34,48; K.W.0112066; Loc.0112070.] TARGET DATES: March 1, 1992-- Cooperative Science, Engineering, and Science Education Programs with Western Europe. (Brochure NSF 91-3.) Semi-annual target dates for proposals for joint research, seminars, and state-of- the-art surveys. Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland, Germany, and Switzerland. Ms. Christine French (653-5437). Sweden, Belgium, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Ms. Rose Bader (653-5437). Greece, Portugal, and Spain. Dr. Harold Stolberg (653-5749). Italy. Ms. Jeanne Hudson (653-5437). Division of International Programs. [P.T.34,42,48; K.W.0400000,0600000,1000000.] Science in Developing Countries: North Africa and Turkey, Dr. Edward Murdy (653-5361); Sub-Saharan Africa, Dr. Frances Li (653-5361); East Asia, Dr. Gerald Edwards (653-5343); South and West Asia, Dr. Osman Shinaishin (653-5362); Latin America and Caribbean, Dr. Harold Stolberg or Ms. Emily Rudin (653-5749). Division of International Programs. [P.T.34,48; K.W.1000000,0400000,0600000.] POSITIONS OPEN Applicants for the following positions should submit form SF- 171, Application for Federal Employment, and a Letter of Recommendation (a resume, with current salary, may be submitted for rotational/temporary assignment). Send to NSF, Division of Human Resource Management, Room 208, 1800 G Street, N.W., Wash., DC 20550, Attn: Catherine Handle. Hearing impaired individuals should call: TDD 357-7492. NSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. These positions are excepted from the competitive civil service and will be filled on a permanent, one- or two-year rotational or temporary basis. The type of appointment is indicated in the job announcements. For additional information and/or to obtain the closing date for the announcement, call 357- 9681. The per annum salary is as follows: Program Director Level IV--$52,406 to $82,650* Associate Program Director Level III--$44,348 to $69,863* Assistant Program Director Level II--$31,116 to $57,650* *A 4.2% increase in salaries is proposed effective, January 1992. * * * * * Hotline Service NSF has a Vacancy Hotline listing all current vacancies. The Hotline number locally is 357-7735, outside the D.C. metropolitan area call 1-800-628-1487. * * * * * o NSF's Division of Biological and Critical Systems (ENG Directorate) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Program Director for Biochemical Engineering. This position will be filled on a one- or two-year rotational basis. The Program Director will be responsible for program planning, research proposal evaluation, administration of research grants, and liaison with Program Officers at NSF and other federal agencies. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in engineering or a field related to biochemical engineering. A broad knowledge of the relevant U.S. research community is required. A record of strong research accomplishments and extensive interactions with federal agencies is desirable. Inquiries and questions of a technical nature regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Dov Jaron, Director, Division of Biological and Critical Systems, 357-9545. o NSF's Division of Social and Economic Science (BBS Directorate) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Program Director for the Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics in the Social Sciences program under the terms of the Visiting Scientist Program. This position will be filled on a one- or two- year basis. The Program Director will be responsible for program planning, research proposal evaluation, administration of research grants, and liaison with other federal agencies. Management of research activities will be accomplished primarily through federal grants and contracts to academic, non-profit, and private institutions. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and at least six years of social science research experience beyond the Ph.D. with an emphasis on quantitative methods. In addition, some administrative experience is desirable. Possible research specialties include, but are not restricted to, applied statistics (in social sciences), psychometrics (except educational testing), econometrics or applied econometrics, sociological methodology, political science methodology, survey research methodology, and social statistics. For technical information about the position, contact Dr. James Blackman, Deputy Director, Division of Social and Economic Science, 357-7966. o NSF's Division of Physics (MPS Directorate) is seeking qualified Visiting Scientist candidates for Program Director positions in several programs including Elementary Particle Physics; Nuclear Physics; Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics; Gravitational Physics; and Theoretical Physics. These positions will be filled on a one- or two-year rotational/temporary basis. Each Program Director will work with a permanent Program Director and will be responsible for program planning, research proposal evaluation, administration of research grants, and liaison with other federal agencies. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, plus six or more years of successful experience in research and education. A record of strong research accomplishments in one of the above program areas and broad knowledge of the relevant U.S. research community are key qualifications. Inquiries and questions of a technical nature regarding these positions may be directed to the Director, Division of Physics, 357-7985. o NSF's Division of Materials Research (MPS Directorate) is seeking qualified applicants for positions under the Visiting Scientist Program which periodically become available. Incumbents will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of basic research activities primarily through federal grants and contracts to academic institutions and nonprofit, nonacademic research institutions. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, engineering, or other related field. A broad general knowledge of the field and some administrative experience are required. For technical information about the positions, contact Dr. Jagdish (Jay) Narayan, Division Director, or Dr. Adriaan de Graff, Deputy Division Director, Division of Materials Research, 357-9794. o NSF's Division of Mathematical Sciences (MPS Directorate) is seeking qualified applicants for positions which periodically become available. Incumbents will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of basic research activities primarily through federal grants and contracts to academic institutions and non-profit, non-academic research institutions. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in mathematics, a broad, general knowledge of the field, and some administrative experience. For technical information about the positions, contact Dr. Judith Sunley, Division Director, Division of Mathematical Sciences, 357-9669. o NSF's Division of Polar Programs (GEO Directorate) is seeking qualified applicants for the following permanent positions: Physical Scientist, Head, Arctic Staff. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and training in a physical science and/or related engineering science, plus six or more years of experience. Announcement EX-91-72. Program Manager, Polar Earth Science Program*. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and training in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, or paleoclimatology, plus six or more years of experience. Announcement EX-92-2. Program Manager, Polar Glaciology Program*. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and training in glaciology, geophysics, geochemistry, climatology, or paleoclimatology, plus six or more years of experience. Announcement EX-91-83. Safety and Health Officer*. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and training in a field such as aviation safety, marine safety, occupational and health safety, or related fields of science or engineering, plus six or more years of experience. Announcement EX-92-6. Six or more years of successful independent scientific research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position are required beyond the Ph.D. Applicants must submit a SF-171, Application of Federal Employment; Current General Workforce Performance Appraisal, which includes critical elements and standards, or (non-federal applicants) letter(s) of recommendation from professionals who can comment on the capabilities of the applicant. Salary ranges for these positions: $52,406 - $82,650 per annum. For announcement or information call Rhonda Horton, 357-7735. *The selectee must also pass the physical exam and medical screening for travel to Antarctica. Applicants for the following Senior Executive Service (SES) positions should contact Margaret Cademartori (357-7351) for vacancy announcements containing qualification requirements and applications procedures. Hearing impaired individuals should call TDD 357-7492. Applications should be mailed to NSF, Executive Personnel and Development Branch, Room 208, 1800 G Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20550. Attn: Margaret Cademartori. o NSF's Office of Information and Resource Management is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director, Division of Information Systems. Appointment to this SES position will be on a career basis, with a salary range of ES-1 to ES-4, currently $87,000 to $100,500. Applicants must have skill managing large, complex computer organization with technologically sophisticated interoperable environment and emphasis on a broad range of customer services for a wide spectrum of users. Other requirements include: expert knowledge of the hardware, software, and operating systems of large mainframe computers, as well as microcomputers; and expert knowledge of data communication systems including wide- area and local area networks. Deadline for receipt of applications is Jan. 28, 1992. o NSF's Division of Atmospheric Sciences (GEO Directorate) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Head, Upper Atmosphere Research Section. Appointment to this SES position will be on a career basis, with a salary range of ES-1 to ES-3, currently $87,000 to $95,300. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience or a combination of education/experience in atmospheric sciences or physics. Substantial research contributions and strong evidence of scholarship in atmospheric sciences or innovative leadership in research administration in solar-terrestrial or upper atmosphere research is also required. Deadline for receipt of applications is Feb. 28, 1992. Staff Changes Elizabeth L. Ambos to Associate Program Director, Ocean Drilling Program, Division of Ocean Sciences, 357-9849. Marcel Bardon to Director, Division of International Programs, 653-5436. David Berley to Acting Director, Division of Physics, 357- 7985. Charles N. Brownstein to Director, Office of Planning and Assessment, 357-1201. Robin A. Cantor to Program Director, Decision, Risk, and Management Program, Division of Social and Economic Science, 357-7417. Joyce B. Evans to Associate Program Director, Teacher Enhancement Program, Division of Teacher Preparation and Enhancement, 357-9527. Robert B. Hardy to Head, East Asia/Pacific Section, Division of International Programs, 653-5862. Conrad Istock to Program Director, Population Biology and Physiological Ecology Program, Division of Biotic Systems and Resources, 357-9728. Toni R. Kring to Program Director, Division of Materials Development, Research, and Informal Science Education, 357-7066. Martha Scott to Associate Program Director, Chemical Oceanography Program, Division of Ocean Sciences, 357-7910. Richard R. Ries to Deputy Director, Division of International Programs, 653-5436. January 1992 Publications Order Form Before ordering printed copies of brochures, please try NSF's on-line publishing service called STIS, the Science and Technology Information Systemit's fast and it's free. You can access electronic copies of program announcements, the Guide to Programs, Grants for Research and Education in Science and Engineering, the Bulletin, the NSF Phone Book, and other NSF publications. Abstracts of awards for the years 1989 through 1991 are also available. 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