NSF Seeks to Recruit Scientists and Engineers in the Role of Program Director

Dear Colleagues,  The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) will soon issue vacancy announcements that may be of particular interest to mid-career and senior scientists and engineers.  The agency seeks to recruit scientists and engineers in the role of Program Director. These positions serve a crucial role in advancing the agency’s mission. Program Directors serve as the lead program official responsible for the strategic direction, management, and oversight of assigned scientific program portfolios. NSF supports the professional development Program Directors through interdisciplinary activities, training, and opportunities for independent research and collaboration.  The Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate (CISE) is seeking to recruit Program Directors to join our team. CISE is seeking candidates to support the following programs: CISE Future Computing Research (Future CoRe). Supports foundational and interdisciplinary research across all aspects of computing, communication and information science and engineering to advance the future of technology, systems and human-centered innovation. For the full list of Future CoRE programs, see https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/future-core-computer-information-science-engineering-future-computing. Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (SaTC). Supports interdisciplinary research to develop a secure, resilient and trustworthy global cyber ecosystem by addressing vulnerabilities, improving trust in cyber systems and cultivating a well-trained cybersecurity workforce. https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/satc-20-security-privacy-trust-cyberspace. Foundational Research in Robotics (FRR). Supports research on foundational advances in robotics. https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/frr-foundational-research-robotics. CISE particularly encourages applicants with expertise in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity (hardware and software) to apply. These career opportunities will be listed on the NSF career webpage under current job openings. Applications must be submitted through USAJOBS. Each announcement will be open for a limited time, so early application is encouraged.  Please share this information with colleagues who may be interested.