Announcement of Permanent Position for Physics of Living Systems (PoLS)

October 15, 2008

The Physics Division at the National Science Foundation is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Program Director for Physics of Living Systems.   This position involves responsibility for the planning, coordination, and management of programs for research and human resource development in the physics of living systems.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in a scientific discipline supported by NSF.  In addition, applicants must have six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the program.  We are especially interested in applicants with a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in biological physics or a closely related field.

Appointment to this position is intended to be on a permanent basis.  Applications for these positions should be submitted through the NSF Talent Inventory Announcements that can be found on the NSF web page at http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/ .  

Applicants for permanent appointments should apply according to instructions on the page http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/ad_talent_inventory.jsp

The position will be open through November 21, 2008, or until filled.

A full description of the Physics of Living Systems program can be found on the NSF Physics web page at http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=PHY .   Interested applicants are also invited to communicate with Dr. Denise Caldwell at dcaldwel@nsf.gov or 703-292-7371 for additional information about the duties of the Program Director.

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