Thursday, April 28, 2016

NSF Science Assistant - apply by May 3

Science Assistant, AD-1 (Multi-disciplinary)


NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
  •  FEW vacancies - Arlington, VA
Work Schedule is Full-time - Temporary not to exceed 13 months; may be extended up to 1 year

  • $35,265.00 to $84,042.00 / Per Year 


In the role of a Science Assistant you will:


  • • Conduct analyses and provide reports and related presentations of information on the Division's (or Office's) scientific programs.


    • Provide scientific input to relevant aspects of the merit review process, including developing solicitations; reading proposals for responsiveness to the solicitation and preliminary grouping of proposals.


    • Attend panel meetings and provide feedback on completeness of panel summaries and/or minutes of the scientific discussion.


    • Provide assistance to program officers and division management in overseeing scientific progress on awards, including working with principal investigators and program officers to collect high quality, scientifically accurate highlights and results.


    • Develop data and report on scientific portfolios for Committees of Visitors and other results-oriented activities.


    • Provide assistance to Division (or Office) management in enhancing interactions with the scientific community, including interactions with Advisory Committees.


    • Participate in outreach meetings, including activities with schools and interacts with relevant elements of the National Academies.