Subject: September Bulletin Part 3
From: Dot Baker <[email-masked]>
To: [email-masked]
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 91 12:22 EST

Hi Paul,
This is part 3 of the NSF Bulletin.  Please post to the listserver
as:  NSFBULLETIN3.910901
      Thanks for your help, M. G. Broaddus
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ENG  Engineering
 
PROGRAM DEADLINES:
 
October 1, 1991--
 
     Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)--Site Awards.
(Brochure NSF 91-78.) Contact Dr. Lucy Morse, Division of
Engineering Infrastructure Development (DEID) (786-9631). [P.T. 34;
GG,DD,II; K.W.0600000,1000000,1010000,0400000.]
 
October 15, 1991--
 
     Undergraduate Curriculum and Course Development in
Engineering, Mathematics, and the Sciences. (Brochure NSF 89-125,
rev. 4/90.) Contact Division of Engineering Infrastructure
Development (DEID) (786-9631). [P.T. 25; K.W.
0502031,0502023,0502042.]

GEO  Geosciences
                                                     CFDA #47.050
 
PROGRAM DEADLINES:
 
September 1, 1991--
 
     Arctic Research. (Brochure NSF 86-29.) This brochure describes
the Foundation's Arctic Research Program and other opportunities
for Foundation support of arctic research. Division of Polar
Programs (357-7817). [P.T.34; Loc.0111001; K.W.1000000, 0600000.]
 
November 1, 1991--
 
     Atmospheric Sciences Research -- Coupling, Energetics, and
Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions (CEDAR). Proposals for funding in
FY 92 for major CEDAR projects. Contact Dr. Fred Roesler (357-
7619). [K.W. 1001000.]
 
TARGET DATES:
 
September 1, 1991--
 
     Oceanographic Instrumentation. Request Brochure NSF 84-63
(available from the program or Forms and Publications)
"Instructions for Preparation of Proposals Requesting Support for
Oceanographic Facilities." Mr. Lawrence Clark, Division of Ocean
Sciences (357-7362). [P.T.34; K.W.1008000,1014001.]
 
     Shipboard Scientific Support Equipment. Request Brochure NSF
84-63 (available from the program and Forms and Publications)
"Instructions for Preparation of Proposals Requesting Support for
Oceanographic Facilities." Dr. Richard West, Division of Ocean
Sciences (357-9460). [K.W.1008003.]
 
October 1, 1991--
 
     Ship Operations. (Brochure NSF 84-63 available from the
program or Forms and Publications.) "Instructions for Preparation
of Proposals Requesting Support for Oceanographic Facilities." Dr.
Emma Dieter, Division of Ocean Sciences (357-7679). [P.T.18,34;
K.W.1008003.]
 
     Shipboard Technicians. (Brochure NSF 84-63 available from the
program and Forms and Publications.) "Instructions for Preparation
of Proposals Requesting Support for Oceanographic Facilities." Mr.
Lawrence Clark, Division of Ocean Sciences (357-7362). [P.T.18,34;
K.W.1008003.]
 
November 1, 1991--
 
     Biological Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography, Marine Geology
and Geophysics, Physical Oceanography. Dr. Michael Reeve, Division
of Ocean Sciences (357-7924). [P.T. 34; K.W. 1008000.]
 
     Ocean Drilling Program. Dr. Bruce Malfait, Division of Ocean
Sciences (357-9848). [P.T.34; K.W.1008000.]
 
     Ocean Sciences Instrumentation Development. Mr. H. Lawrence
Clark, Division of Ocean Sciences (357-7362). [P.T.34;
K.W.1008000,1014001.]
 
MPS  Mathematical and Physical Sciences
 
                                                     CFDA #47.049
PROGRAM DEADLINES:
 
September 4, 1991--
 
     Materials Research Laboratories. (Brochure NSF 91-24.) For
proposals to establish new Materials Research Laboratories. Contact
Dr. W. Lance Haworth, MRL Program Director, Division of Materials
Research (357-9791; Internet:[email-masked]). [P.T.34,04;
K.W.1009000.]
 
October 1, 1991--
 
     Research Experiences for Undergraduates (Sites). (Brochure NSF
91-78.) Contact cognizant research division.
 
October 15, 1991--
 
     Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. For
applications or information contact NSF's Office of Special
Projects, Division of Mathematical Sciences (357-3453). [P.T.22,
K.W.1010000.]
 
November 1, 1991--
 
     Interdisciplinary, Collaborative Proposals for the NSF
Initiative on "Materials Synthesis and Processing." (Brochure NSF
91-75.) Contact Dr. David Nelson, Division of Materials Research,
357-9787. [P.T.34; K.W.100200,0600000,1003000.]
 
     Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Chemistry. (Brochure NSF
91-65.) Dr. Seymour Lapporte (357-7503). [P.T.22; K.W.1003000.]
 
TARGET DATES:
 
November 1, 1991--
 
     Condensed Matter Physics. Dr. Ralph Hudson or Dr. Hollis
Wickman (Internet: [email-masked]), Division of Materials
Research. (357-9787).
 
     Instrumentation for Materials Research. Dr. Lorretta
Inglehart, Division of Materials Research. (357-9789).
 
     Materials Theory. Dr. Bruce Taggart Division of Materials
Research. (357-9789).
 
     Metals, Ceramics, and Electronic Materials. Dr. Bruce
MacDonald or Dr. Verne Hess, Division of Materials Research. (357-
9789).
 
     Single Investigator Disciplinary Proposals for NSF Initiative
on "Materials Synthesis and Processing." (Brochure NSF 91-75).
Contact the appropriate Program Director, Division of Materials
Research.
 
     Solid-State Chemistry and Polymers. Dr. Norbert Bikales or Dr.
David Nelson, Division of Materials Research. (357-9787).
 
STIA      Scientific, Technological, and International Affairs
                                                     CFDA #47.053
 
PROGRAM DEADLINES:
 
September 1, 1991--
 
     U.S.-India Exchange of Scientists Program for travel after May
1, 1992. Contact Ms. Aliceann Phelps, Division of International
Programs (357-9402).
 
November 1, 1991--
 
     Cooperative Research, Bilateral Workshops, and Scientific
Visits. (Brochure NSF 80-52.) Foreign collaborator must submit
parallel proposal to counterpart agency.
 
  U.S.-Argentina Cooperative Science.
  U.S.-Brazil Cooperative Science.
  U.S.-Mexico Cooperative Science.
     U.S.-Venezuela Cooperative Science.
 
Contact Dr. Harold Stolberg or Dr. David Kelland, Division of
International Programs (357-9564). [P.T.34,42,48;
K.W.0400000,0600000,1000000.]
 
     Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) and the
Science and Technology Agency of Japan (STA) Postdoctoral Awards
for United States Researchers. (Brochures NSF 90-144.) Annual
deadline. NSF coordinates with JSPS and STA to place U.S.
researchers in Japanese university and government laboratories for
12-month and 6- to 24-month periods, respectively. Contact Japan
Program, NSF, Room 1214, Washington, D.C. 20550 or, via E-mail,
[email-masked] (Internet) or NSFJinfo@nsf (Bitnet). [P.T.34;
Loc.0112070.]
 
     Long- and Medium-Term Research at Foreign Centers of
Excellence. (Brochure NSF 89-112.) Postdoctoral research only. Open
to U.S. citizens who expect to receive a doctorate degree by the
award date, or who have received a doctorate no longer than six
years before the date of application. Contact Mr. Russell Sveda,
Division of International Programs (357-7554). [P.T.34;
K.W.0112000.]
 
     U.S.-Yugoslavia Joint Board for Scientific and Technological
Cooperation. Cooperative activities include joint research,
bilateral workshops, and project development visits. Contact Ms.
Rose Bader, Division of International Programs (357-9550). [P.T.34;
K.W.0112150.]
 
November 15, 1991--
 
     U.S.-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF). Proposals
should not be submitted to NSF; send to BSF Jerusalem. Division of
International Programs (357-7613). [P.T.34; K.W.0112066.]
 
TARGET DATES:
 
September 1, 1991--
 
     Long-term Research Opportunities in Japan. (Brochure NSF 90-
144.) U.S. researchers can visit Japanese government, university,
and industrial laboratories for six to 24 months. Contact Japan
Program, NSF, Room 1214, Washington, D.C. 20550 or, via E-mail,
[email-masked] (Internet) or NSFJinfo@nsf (Bitnet). [P.T.34;
Loc.0112070.]
 
     Science in Developing Countries:
North Africa and Turkey, Dr. Edward Murdy (357-9402);
Sub-Saharan Africa, Ms. Frances Li (357-9550);
East Asia, Dr. Gerald Edwards (357-9537);
South and West Asia, Dr. Osman Shinaishin (357-9402);
Latin America and Caribbean, Dr. Harold Stolberg or Dr. David
Kelland (357-9564).
     Division of International Programs. [P.T.34,48; K.W.1000000,
0400000,0600000.]
 
November 1, 1991--
 
     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.
Proposals received after target date will be processed when
received. Call for current status of program: Ms. Patricia
Tsuchitani (357-7393). [P.T.34; K.W.0112027.]
 
POSITIONS OPEN
 
     Applicants for the following positions should submit an SF-171
Application for Federal Employment, and Letter of Recommendation (a
resume may be submitted for rotational/temporary assignment)
including current salary to NSF, Staffing and Classification
Branch, Room 208, 1800 G Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20550. Attn:
Catherine Handle. 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
visiting scientist 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. Hearing impaired individuals should call: TDD 357-7492.
     The per annum salary is as follows:
 
     o Program Director Level IV--$52,406 to $82,650
     o Associate Program Director Level III--$44,348 to $69,863
     o Assistant Program Director Level II--$31,116 to $57,650
                           * * * * *
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 Divisions of Cellular and Molecular Biosciences
(BBS Directorate) are seeking qualified applicants to serve as
Program Officers under the provisions of NSF's Visiting Scientist
Program. Since responsibilities include research proposal
evaluation, budget development, and scientific planning, broad
knowledge and specific research accomplishment are key
qualifications. The positions are excepted from the competitive
civil service and are filled on a one- or two-year
rotational/temporary basis. The positions become available
periodically and will be filled beginning in the summer or fall,
1992.
     In Cellular Biosciences, there are openings in: (1) Cell
Biology; (2) Development Biology; (3) Cellular Biochemistry; and
(4) Physiological Processes. In Molecular Biosciences, there are
openings in (1) Biochemistry; (2) Biophysics; and (3) Genetics.
     For further information, call Dr. Bruce Umminger, Cellular
Biosciences 357-7905 or Dr. James H. Brown, Molecular Biosciences
357-9400.
 
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
Graaf, Deputy Division Director, Division of Materials Research,
357-9794.
 
o    NSF's Division of Physics (MPS Directorate) is seeking
qualified applicants for Program Director positions under the
Visiting Scientist Program for the Elementary Particle Physics
Program (experimental physics) and for the Theoretical Physics
Program (theoretical nuclear 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
Dr. Marcel Bardon, Director, Division of Physics, 357-7995.
 
Staff Changes
 
     Thomas Baerwald to Acting Director, Division of Social and
Economic Science, 357-7966.
     E. Kent Barefield to Program Officer, Inorganic, Bioinorganic,
Organometallic Chemistry Program, Division of Chemistry, 357-7499.
     Lida K. Barrett to Senior Advisor for Precollege Education,
Directorate for Education and Human Resources, 357-9522.
     Jerrold W. Bebernes to Program Director, Applied
Mathematics Program, Division of Mathematical Sciences,
357-3686.
     Steven L. Bernasek to Program Officer, Analytical and Surface
Chemistry Program, Division of Chemistry, 357-7960.
     James E. Boggs to Program Officer for the Physical Chemistry
Program, Division of Chemistry, 357-9826.
     Kenneth M. Brown to Director, Division of Science Resources
Studies, 357-4634.
     Robert P. Burchard to Program Director, Cellular Biochemistry
Program, Division of Cellular Biosciences, 357-7987.
     N. John Castellan to Program Director, Decision, Risk and
Management Science Program, Division of Social and Economic
Science, 357-3965.
     Su-Shing Chen to Program Director, Knowledge Model and
Cognitive Systems Program, Division of Information Robotics and
Intelligent Systems, 357-9569.
     Edward L. Clennan to Program Officer, Organic and
Macromolecular Chemistry Program, Division of Chemistry, 357-7956.
     Margaret Cozzens to Program Director for Mathematics in the
Instructional Materials Development Program, Division of
Materials Development, Research, and Informal Science Education,
357-0387.
     Keith N. Crank to Program Director, Statistics and Probability
Program, Division of Mathematical Sciences, 357-3693.
     Timothy E. Eastman to Program Director, Magnetospheric Physics
Program, Division of Atmospheric Science, 357-0040.
     Gerald L. Engel to Program Director for Office of Cross-
Disciplinary Activities, Directorate for Computer and Information
Science and Engineering, 357-7349.
     Marjorie Enneking to Program Director, Teacher Enhancement
Program, Division of Teacher Preparation and Enhancement,
357-7074.
     Katherine Fite to Program Director, Sensory
Systems/Neuroscience Program, Division of Behavioral and Neural
Sciences, 357-7428.
     Laurel Fox to Program Director, Ecology Program, Division of
Biotic Systems and Resources, 357-9734.
     Theodore Garland to Associate Program Director, Population
Biology and Physiological Ecology Program, Division of Biotic
Systems and Resources, 357-9728.
     Peirce Hammond to Program Director, Statewide Systemic
Initiatives, Division of Teacher Preparation and Enhancement, 357-
7755.
     Brian Holly to Program Director, Geography and Regional
Science, Division of Social and Economic Sciences, 357-3951.
     Charles Hoyle to Program Officer, Organic and Macromolecular
Chemistry Program, 357-7956.
     Donald C. Jackson to Program Director, Physiological
Processes, Division of Cellular Biosciences, 357-7975.
     Joseph Jenkins to Program Director, Modern Analysis Program,
Division of Mathematical Sciences, 357-3697.
     Merrill K. King to Program Director, Thermal Systems Program,
Division of Chemical and Thermal Systems, 357-9606.
     Frances Lawrenz to Senior Science Education Analyst,
Evaluation Unit, Office of Studies Evaluation & Dissemination, 357-
7425.
     Edward Lieberman to Program Director, Neuroscience Program,
Division of Behavioral and Neural Sciences, 357-7471.
     Karen M. Mudry to Program Director, Biomedical Engineering and
Aiding the Disabled Program, Division of Biological and Critical
Systems, 357-7955.
     Michael C. Musheno to Program Director, Law and Social
Sciences, Division of Social and Economic Science, 357-3953.
     Irene C. Peden to Director, Division of Engineering
Infrastructure Development, 357-9618.
     Dana Richards to Program Director, Theory of Computing,
Division of Computer and Computation Research, 357-7375.
     Rouben Rostamian to Program Director, Applied Mathematics
Program, Division of Mathematical Sciences, 357-3686.
     Peter W. Sauer to Program Director, Engineering Systems
Program, Division of Electrical and Communication Systems, 357-
9618.
     Annemette Sorenson to Associate Program Director, Sociology
Program, Division of Social and Economic Sciences, 357-7802.
     Sanya Springfield to Associate Program Director, Neuroscience
Program, Division of Behavioral and Neural Sciences, 357-7428.
     George O. Strawn to Program Director, NSFNET Program, Division
of Networking and Communication Research and Infrastructure, 357-
9717.
     Ernest Uribe to Program Director, Cellular Biochemistry
Program, Division of Cellular Biosciences, 357-7987.
     Robert L. Vold to Program Officer, Physical Chemistry Program,
Division of Chemistry, 357-7951.
     Stephen Wolniak to Associate Program Director, Cell Biology
Program, Division of Cellular Biosciences, 357-7474.
     Grace Wyngaard to Associate Program Director, Population
Biology and Physiological Ecology Program, Division of Biotic
Systems and Resources, 357-9728.