Subject: February Bulletin Part 2 - ENG, GEO, MPS, OSTI, SBE & Pubs.
From: Dot Baker <[email-masked]>
To: [email-masked]
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 92 12:30 EST

Hi Paul,
   Please post to the NIH Listserver as:
     NSFBULLETIN2.920201
Thanks.  Have a nice evening.   Dottie
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ENG  Engineering
                                                     CFDA #47.041
 
PROGRAM DEADLINES:
 
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.]
 
February 15, 1992--
 
     Engineering Faculty Internships Initiative.  (Brochure NSF 91-
138.)  Dr. Louis Martin-Vega, Division of Design and Manufacturing
Systems (357-5167).  [P.T.34; K.W.0600000,0608002.]
 
April 1, 1992--
 
     Design and Manufacturing Systems.  Submission of unsolicited
proposals to DDM/ENG for panel review.  Submit proposals to
Division of Design and Manufacturing Systems (357-7676).
[P.T.34; K.W.0600000.]
 
     Mechanical and Structural Systems.  Submission of unsolicited
proposals to MSS/ENG for panel review.  Submit proposals to
Division of Mechanical and Structural Systems (357-9542).  [P.T.34;
K.W.0606000,0609000.]
 
     Strategic Manufacturing Initiative.  (Brochure NSF 91-139.)
Dr. Thom Hodgson, Division of Design and Manufacturing Systems
(357-7508).  [P.T.34; K.W.0600000,0608002.]

 
GEO  Geosciences
 
                              CFDA #47.050
 
TARGET DATES:
 
February 1, 1992--
 
  Geospace Environment Modelling (GEM)--Division of Atmospheric
Sciences.  (Contact Program for Brochure.)  Grants are for mapping
boundary processes through the magnetosphere to the dayside
ionosphere.  Dr. Timothy Eastman, Magnetospheric Physics Program
(357-0040).  [P.T.34; K.W.1013018.]

 
MPS  Mathematical and Physical
          Sciences
                                                     CFDA #47.049
 
PROGRAM DEADLINES:
 
April 1, 1992--
 
  NSF/CBMS Regional Conference Series in Mathematical Sciences.
For applications or information contact Dr. Robert Molzon, Division
of Mathematical Sciences (357-3451).  [P.T.42, K.W.1010000.]

 
OSTI Office of Science and Technology Infrastructure
 
                              CFDA #47.073
 
PROGRAM DEADLINES:
 
March 3, 1992--
 
     Academic Research Infrastructure Program.  (Brochure NSF 91-
140.)  Dr. Nathaniel Pitts or Dr. Sonja Sperlich (357-9808).
[P.T.34.]

 
SBE  Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
 
                              CFDA #47.075
 
PROGRAM DEADLINES:
 
April 1, 1992--
 
  U.S.-Australia Cooperative Science.  Proposals for joint
research, seminars, and visits.  Dr. Charles Wallace, Division of
International Programs (653-5343). [P.T.34,42,48;
K.W.0112006,0400000,0600000,1000000.]
 
  U.S.-China Cooperative Science.  (Brochure NSF 82-50.)
Cooperative research only.  The program does not accept travel
requests or unsolicited proposals for joint seminars and workshops.
Call for current status of program.  Ms. Alice Hogan (653-5343).
[P.T.34; K.W.0112027.]
 
     U.S.-Hungary Joint Board for Scientific and Technological
Cooperation.  Cooperative activities include joint research
projects and bilateral workshops.  Ms. Bonnie Thompson, Division of
International Programs (653-5277).  [P.T.34; K.W.0112059.]
 
     U.S.-Poland Maria Sklodowska-Curie Joint Fund II.  Cooperative
activities include joint research projects and bilateral workshops.
Ms. Bonnie Thompson, Division of International Programs (653-5277).
[P.T.34; K.W.0112109.]
 
TARGET DATES:
 
February 1, 1992--
 
  Studies in Science, Technology, and Society.  (Brochure NSF 91-
109.)  Dr. Rachelle Hollander or Dr. Ronald Overmann, Directorate
for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (357-7571).  [P.T.34;
K.W.0309008.]
 
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.  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--$54,607 to $85,500
     Associate Program Director Level III--$46,210 to $72,797
     Assistant Program Director Level II--$32,423 to $60,070
 
                            * * * * *
 
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 Social and Economic Science (in new SBE
Directorate) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of
Program Director in the Law and Social Science Program under the
terms of the Visiting Scientist Program.  This position will be
filled on a one- or two-year basis beginning in the summer of 1992.
The Program Director will be responsible for evaluating research
proposals, representing this broad multi-disciplinary field within
the NSF, and representing the Foundation in the law and social
science community and other relevant settings. Applicants must have
a Ph.D. or the equivalent and at least six years of research
experience.  A broad knowledge of the field, administrative skills,
and an interest in working with others are required, as well as the
ability to communicate effectively.
 
o NSF's Office of Oversight (in Office of Inspector General) is
seeking qualified applicants for the position of Staff Associate,
AD-2/3/4.  This is an interdisciplinary position; the following
series will be considered: Social Science, 101; Biological Science,
401; Engineering, 801; Physical Science, 1301; Mathematical
Science, 1520, or Computer Science, 1505.  Salary ranges from
$32,423 to $85,500 per annum.  The duties and responsibilities are:
  (A)  Assists the Assistant Inspector General for Oversight by (1)
investigating allegations of misconduct in science and engineering
involving NSF funding by  conducting interviews and collecting
information inside and outside the Foundation, then preparing
findings and recommendations; (2) investigating charges of improper
actions by NSF staff; (3) conducting management studies; (4)
reviewing proposal and award actions throughout NSF for compliance
with NSF policies and procedures; and (5) participating in the
conduct of OIG inspections at NSF and awardee sites.
  (B) Prepares written reports and oral presentations of the
results of these studies, within and outside of NSF.
  Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and
training.  In addition, two or more years of successful independent
scientific research, research administration, and/or managerial
experience are required for level AD-2, four or more years of such
experience are required for the AD-3 level and six or more years
for the AD-4. Applicants must submit a SF-171, Application for
Federal Employment, and a Current General Workforce Performance
Appraisal or letters of recommendation from professionals who can
comment on their capabilities.  Send to: National Science
Foundation, Division of Human Resource Management, 1800 G St. NW.,
Washington, DC  20550.  Attn:  Rhonda Horton, Announcement No.
EX92-8.  All forms must be received by the March 31, 1992 closing
date of this announcement.  For further information about this
announcement call Rhonda Horton at 357-7840.
 
o NSF's Division of Materials Research (MPS Directorate) is seeking
qualified applicants for positions that periodically become
available under the Visiting Scientist Program.  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, non-academic research
institutions.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, chemistry,
engineering, or another related field.  A broad 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 Graaf, Deputy
Division Director, Division of Materials Research, 357-9794.
 
o NSF's Division of Environmental Biology  (BIO Directorate)
(formerly Biotic Systems and Resources Division) is seeking
qualified applicants for the position of Program Director.  The
incumbents will administer grant programs in support of research in
the following areas:  ecology, systematic biology, population
biology and ecosystem studies.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. or the
equivalent and at least six or more years of successful research
experience.  Some administrative experience is also desired.  For
technical details on these positions call 357-7332.
 
o NSF's Division of Undergraduate Science, Engineering, and
Mathematics Education (EHR Directorate) is seeking candidates for
Program Director positions in all NSF disciplines including:
biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geosciences,
mathematics, and physics.  USEME serves as a focal point for NSF's
mission in undergraduate education.  Programs will focus on key
areas such as course and curriculum development, instrumentation
and laboratory development, and faculty enhancement.  Individuals
are sought who can provide leadership and vision in USEME's mission
to strengthen U.S. undergraduate education; who will set program
directions and provide technical and educational expertise for
guiding the development of projects; and who themselves possess the
knowledge and creativity to identify significant solutions to
problems both within their disciplines and across  disciplines.
  Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and 6 or
more years of successful academic experience as faculty members
involved in teaching and research; in addition, academic
administrative experience is desirable.
  The positions become available periodically and will be filled
beginning in the summer/fall of 1992.  For technical information
call Dr. Robert Watson, Division Director, 357-9644.
 
o NSF's Division of Astronomical Sciences (MPS Directorate) is
seeking qualified applicants for the position of Program Director
in the Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics Program.  This position
will be filled on a one- or two-year rotational/temporary basis.
The incumbent will be responsible for management and oversight of
the program, including responsibility for processing research
proposals.  The Program Director is responsible for the planning,
coordination, and management of basic and applied research,
research facilities, and other scientific activities that relate to
the programmatic subdiscipline, primarily through federal grants
and cooperative agreements.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in
astronomy or astrophysics or equivalent experience.  Additional
requirements include independent scientific research experience,
successful publication of research results, and experience in some
area of stellar astronomy and astrophysics.  Knowledge of the
federal grants process is desirable.
  The position will be available on or after May 15, 1992.
Applicants are encouraged to submit materials before March 1, 1992.
For more information about the position, contact Dr. Julie Lutz,
Division Director, 357-9488.
 
o NSF's Division of Astronomical Sciences (MPS Directorate) is
seeking qualified applicants for the position of Program Director,
in the Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology Program under the
terms of the Visiting Scientist Program.  This position will be
filled on a one- or two-year rotational/temporary basis.  The
Program Director is responsible for management and oversight of the
program, including undertaking responsibility for processing
research proposals.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy or
astrophysics or equivalent experience.  Additional requirements
include independent scientific research experience, successful
publication of research results, and experience in some area of
extragalactic astronomy and cosmology.  Knowledge of the federal
grants process is desirable.
  The position will be available on or after Apr. 1, 1992.
Applicants are encouraged to submit materials before Feb. 15, l992.
For technical information call Dr. Julie Lutz, Division Director,
357-9488.
 
                            * * * * *
 
Applicants for the following Senior Executive Service (SES)
positions should contact Margaret Cademartori (357-7351) for
vacancy announcements containing qualification requirements and
application 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 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 $90,000 to $98,600.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. or
equivalent professional experience or a combination of
education/experience in atmospheric sciences or physics.  Also
required: substantial research contributions and strong evidence of
scholarship in atmospheric sciences or innovative leadership in
research administration in solar-terrestrial or upper atmospheric
research.  Deadline for receipt of applications is Feb. 28, 1992.
 
Staff Changes
 
  Peter G. Braunfeld to Program Director, Teacher Enhancement
Program, Division of Teacher Preparation and Enhancement, 357-7073.
  Charles N. Brown to Program Director, Elementary Particle Physics
Program, Division of Physics, 357-9575.
  James E. Campbell to Associate Program Director, Political
Science Program, Division of Social and Economic Science, 357-9406.
  Forbes D. Lewis to Program Director, Programming Languages and
Compilers Program, Division of Computer and Computation Research,
357-7345.
  Charles Maldarelli to Program Director, Interfacial Transport and
Separation Processes Program, Division of Chemical and Thermal
Systems, 357-9606. February 1992 Publications
 
     Before ordering printed copies of brochures, please try NSF's on-
line publishing service called STIS, the Science and Technology
Information System it'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.  To access the system,
follow the instructions on the STIS flyer (NSF 91-10, rev. 10-4-91).
To get an electronic copy of the flyer, send an E-Mail message to
[email-masked] (Internet) or stisfly@NSF (BITNET).  If you cannot send
electronic mail, use the form below to order a printed copy.
     Single copies (printed) of the following publications are
available from the Form and Publications Unit, Room 232, National Science
Foundation, 1800 G St., N.W., Wash., DC 20550.
     Printed publications may also be ordered by FAX (703/644-4278) or
electronically via E-Mail.  Send E-Mail requests to [email-masked]
(Internet) or pubs@NSF (BITNET).  Requests must include the NSF
publication number and title, number of copies needed, your name, and
a complete mailing address.
     Publications will be mailed within two days of receipt of request.

NSF 86-53.     NSF-ICOT Visitors Program -- (Japan).
NSF 89-2.      NSF Grants and Awards, FY 1988.*
NSF 89-85.     Small Grants for Exploratory Research (SGER).
               (Brochure)
NSF 89-100.    U.S.-U.S.S.R. Cooperation in Field of Basic Scientific
               Research.
NSF 90-1.      NSF Annual Report, FY 1989.
NSF 90-2.      NSF Grants and Awards, FY 1989.*
NSF 91-80.     Guide to Programs, FY 1992.
NSF 90-33.     NACSIS:  NSF Gateway to Japan's University-Based
               National Science Information System.
NSF 90-58.     NSF's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
               Program:  An Assessment of the First Three Years.
NSF 90-77.     Grants for Research and Education in Science and
               Engineering.
NSF 90-108.    Precollege Science and Mathematics Education.  A chapter
               reprinted from Science and Engineering Indicators--1989.
NSF 90-144.    Japan Program Announcement.
NSF 90-149.    Research on Key Issues in Science and Engineering
               Education.
NSF 90-121.    Research Planning Grants and Career Advancement Awards
               for Women Scientists and Engineers.
NSF 90-150.    NSF's Presidential Young Investigators Program:  A Study
               of the First Two "Classes."
NSF 90-301.    Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering.
 
NSF 91-1.      NSF Annual Report, FY 1990.
NSF 91-2.      NSF Grants and Awards, FY 1990.*
NSF 91-3.      Western European Program Announcement.
NSF 91-10.     STIS Flier.
NSF 91-38.     About the National Science Foundation. (Flier)
NSF 91-45.     Division of Computer and Computation Research, FY 1989.
               (Summary of Awards)
NSF 91-48.     The Alan T. Waterman Award.
NSF 91-61.     Publications of the National Science Foundation.
NSF 91-87.     Visiting Professorships for Women.
NSF 91-100.    Instructional Materials for Secondary School
               Mathematics.  (Solicitation)
NSF 91-103.    Presidential Faculty Fellows.
NSF 91-105.    Teacher Preparation and Enhancement.  (Program
               Announcement and Guidelines.)
NSF 91-108.    Research in Electrochemical Synthesis. (Program
               Announcement.)
NSF 91-109.    Studies in Science, Technology, and Society.
NSF 91-112.    NSF Young Investigator Awards.  (Guidelines for FY
               1992.)
NSB 89-1.      Science and Engineering Indicators -- 1989.
NSB 89-2.      The State of U.S. Science & Engineering -- Statement
               Accompanying Science and Engineering Indicators -- 1989.
 
*Number of grants and dollar totals only, listed by state, NSF
directorate, and NSF division (no details on PI's, grant titles, etc.).

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