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Summary The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for a Biological Science Administrator (Program Director) position for the Neural Systems Cluster within the Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO), Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) in Alexandria, VA. For more information on BIO please click here. For more information on IOS please click here. Responsibilities IOS supports research to improve our understanding of whole organisms as integrated units of biological organization including the relationship between genotypes and phenotypes across social and environmental contexts. IOS welcomes projects that employ diverse integrative and/or interdisciplinary approaches to address organismal-level questions leading to new conceptual or theoretical insights or testable predictions about organismal properties. IOS encourages research that combines experimentation, computation and modelling and integrates data across spatial, temporal/biological scales. IOS also supports research leading to transformative methods, tools, and research resources. The Neural Systems Cluster supports all areas of non-clinical neuroscience research through 3 programs covering the development, structure and evolution of nervous systems, mechanisms of sensory and motor function, and the integration and modulation of the nervous system to produce behavior. Program Director responsibilities include: advising and assisting in the development of short and long-range scientific planning, establishing goals and objectives for research programs, developing budgets for the areas of science represented by the program to allocate resources among competitive projects, managing post award evaluation, and administrating the peer review process and proposal recommendations to ensure efficiency, integrity, and consistency without conflicts of interest, and ensuring participation by members of under-represented groups. Program Directors also prepare material describing advances in the research supported by their program, contribute to policy and procedural improvements, represent the program, division, and agency during outreach to professional societies and institutions, and coordinate efforts with other programs in NSF, other Federal agencies, and organizations. Program Directors also have opportunities to pursue individual research as time and funds permit and expand their professional skills through training and the acceptance of additional duties. Requirements Conditions of Employment This position is outside the competitive civil service. You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 3403. The Selected Candidate(s) may be subject to a background investigation. Qualifications Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field plus after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position. Education Please refer to the Qualifications section. If your degree was obtained from a foreign institution, please also submit the certification from the Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals, or certification equivalency. Additional Information Relocation expenses MAY be paid contingent upon the availability of funds. It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions This announcement is open to All US Citizens who meet citizenship and eligibility requirements. Federal Appropriations Law requires that Non-Citizens meet certain eligibility criteria to be considered. Therefore, Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. Non-citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.