[seek-announce] Enable the Bioinformatics Cyberinfrastructure Future at NSF
Beach, James H
beach at ku.edu
Fri Aug 12 10:23:13 PDT 2005
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent of this position will serve
as
Program Director for the Research Resources cluster, with primary
responsibilities for cyberinfrastructure related activities in the
Division of
Biological Infrastructure (DBI).
Deadline for applications is Monday.
National Science Foundation
Excepted Position Vacancy
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: E20050113 OPEN: 07/29/05 CLOSE:
08/15/05
THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION.
POSITION VACANT: Biologist (Program Director) AD-401-4. Annual salary
ranges from $88,369 to $137,713.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: Biologist (Program Director) AD-401-4.
LOCATION: Directorate for Biological Sciences, Division of Biological
Infrastructure, Biological Databases & Informatics Program, Arlington,
VA.
RELOCATION: Expenses will be paid.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: This position is included in the bargaining
unit and
will be filled in accordance with the merit staffing provisions of the
Collective Bargaining Agreement Article VIII.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All Sources.
THIS POSITION IS OUTSIDE THE COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE
Appointment to this position will be made under the Excepted Authority
of
the NSF Act. Candidates who do not have civil service status 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, life insurance) are
applicable for appointments of more than one year. Disabled veterans
with 30% service-connected disabilities as well as other applicants with
severe disabilities will be considered without regard to the closing
date
if applications are received prior to final selection.
In the 21st Century biology, informatics has become a key research tool
needed
for biologists to manage enormous amounts of research data that are
disparate
in nature and are distributed in many locations. Informatics tools are
the
key in storing the data in such a way that they can be accessed,
analyzed, and
utilized by the scientific community at large to advance the field of
biological sciences. At the NSF-wide level, cyberinfrastructure is now
a
major strategic focus as well. DBI has traditionally played a leading
role in
the Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) in providing support for
research in the area of biological databases and informatics tools
development. The incumbent, therefore, is expected to participate in
BIO-wide
and NSF-wide program activities that require significant expertise in
informatics and broad knowledge in cyberinfrastructure.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent of this position will serves
as
Program Director for the Research Resources cluster, with primary
responsibilities for cyberinfrastructure related activities in the
Division of
Biological Infrastructure (DBI).
The person selected will also be responsible for the planning and
administration of the Program within the framework of legislation,
agency
policies, missions, objectives and resources and serves as spokesperson
for
the Program with regard to the scientific community.
The Program Director is also responsible for: (1) initiating,
developing,
implementing, maintaining, and carrying out those procedures and
operations
necessary to further develop and operate a cutting-edge program to
encourage
and support research in BIO-related databases and in development of
informatics tools for biological sciences; (2) advising the Assistant
Director
for BIO and advising the Division Directors and the Program Officers of
BIO on
matters and policies regarding cyberinfrastructure as related to
biological
sciences; (3) advising the BIO research community on matters pertaining
to
cyberinfrastructure; (4) serving as the Directorate's representative and
liaison with other Foundation directorates and offices; (5) serving as
the
Directorate's representative and liaison with other agencies and
organizations
in matters pertaining to cyberinfrastructure; and (6) staying abreast of
the
latest developments in the field of cyberinfrastructure as they relate
to
biological sciences. The incumbent will also perform the following
standard
duties:
* Manage program resources so as to provide appropriate scientific
judgment
to insure: integrity and consistency in the grant/declination
process without
conflict-of-interest; balance among appropriate sub-fields and
institutions;
and participation of all qualified scientists.
* Provide scientific expertise, evaluation and advice for other
programs in
NSF, including international programs, other research programs, and
cross-
directorate programs.
* Maintain a healthy balance of support for all the needs of the
research
and education enterprise either through program, division,
directorate,
Foundation, or interagency activities.
* Encourage and support integrative research in emerging areas of
biological sciences through communicating opportunities to the
broad
scientific community and evaluating proposals.
* Manage an effective, timely peer review process, ensuring broad
participation of reviewers and increasing involvement of
under-represented
groups in program activities.
* Processes recommended grant applications and declinations,
contacting
successful applicants prior to the award of the grant and
unsuccessful
applicants as necessary.
* Follow the progress of research of grantees through site visits,
progress
and fiscal reports, and correspondence. Provide assistance to
investigators
whenever possible
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent
experience in a field of biology relevant to the NSF field of BIO such
as
plant biology, environmental biology, and biodiversity, plus six or more
years
of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial
experience
in biological databases, information sciences, or systems biology beyond
the
Ph.D.
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS:
1. Demonstrated broad knowledge and understanding of scientific
principles,
theories and technologies applicable to the biological sciences in
general,
and cyberinfrastructure biological sciences in particular.
2. Research, analytical and technical writing skills, evidencing the
ability
to perform extensive inquiry into a wide variety of significant
issues and to
make recommendations and decision based on findings.
3. Ability to organize, implement and manage a proposal-driven grant
program, allocating resources to meet a broad spectrum of program
goals.
4. Knowledge of management and organizational concepts, principles,
practices and techniques, with expertise in large project
management and/or
research administration.
5. Ability to interact with the scientific community and peers, and
to
advocate program policies and plans.
BASIS FOR RATING: Final ranking is based on an evaluation of your
experience, education and training as they relate to the knowledge,
skills and abilities specified in the Quality Ranking Factors. Current
performance appraisal, letter(s) of recommendation, and awards may also
be used in the evaluation process.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Appointment to the position is contingent
upon
successful completion of the appropriate background investigation.
Satisfactory completion of a one-year trial period may also be required.
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James H. Beach
Biodiversity Research Center
University of Kansas
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