Deputy Division Director, Division of Earth Sciences

3 weeks ago


Alexandria, Virginia, United States National Science Foundation (Division of Earth Sciences) Full time

The U.S. National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Division Director (DDD) for the Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) in the Geosciences Directorate. The Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) supports proposals for research geared toward improving understanding of the structure, composition, and evolution of the Earth, the life it supports, and the processes that govern the formation and behavior of the Earth's materials. The DDD assists the Division Director with Division-wide responsibilities such as strategic planning and management, performance appraisals, budget preparation for submission to Congress, staff recruitment and supervision, and oversees the competitive review of proposals for awards and declinations. The DDD also helps to represent NSF to relevant external groups and fosters partnerships with other Divisions, Directorates, Federal agencies, scientific organizations and the academic community at large. Successful candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, made substantial research and service contributions to the earth sciences community, skills in balancing complex and diverse programs, and a broad understanding of universities and other institutions where research and education in science and engineering is conducted. To learn more about these positions please visit the links below.

This opportunity is available as both a Career/Limited Term and Rotator position:





Questions can be directed to Dr. Dena Smith-Nufio, Division Director of Earth Sciences ).



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