RSS feed source: National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidate for a Social Scientist (Senior Analyst) position for the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) within the Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE), Alexandria, VA.

For more information on SBE please click here.

For more information on NCSES please click here.

Learn more about this agency Help Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from all US citizens who meet citizenship and eligibility requirements. Please see the “Other Information” section for further information.

Help

Major Duties and Responsibilities

A. Analysis and advice on technical matters

The incumbent serves as an advisor to the Division Director and the Deputy Division Director on technical matters, and conducts research, analysis and special projects.

B. Publication Review

The incumbent reviews NCSES publications

Click this link to continue reading the article on the source website.

RSS feed source: National Science Foundation

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.

All applicants must submit a resume in any format, and may also submit a cover letter.

In order to be considered for federal appointments, Non-Citizens must affirm that they meet the Appropriations Law eligibility criteria by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit  to their application.  This also applies to individuals considered for Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignments to NSF.  Non citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered. Non Citizens who are exempt from the

Click this link to continue reading the article on the source website.

RSS feed source: National Science Foundation

In the first study to look at the effects of phenol exposure on human heart activity, scientists concluded that higher exposure to a type of phenol, bisphenol A (BPA) and its derivatives, in women is associated with altered cardiac electrical activity. Anything affecting the heart’s electrical properties can be detrimental and possibly result in arrhythmias. Environmental phenols are found in many common consumer items, such as preservatives in packaged foods, personal care products, and plastic dishware.

Click this link to continue reading the article on the source website.

RSS feed source: National Science Foundation

Should I submit my proposal as an individual or can I submit through a university or institution?

EAR Postdoctoral Fellowship proposals must be submitted directly by the Fellowship candidate to NSF. Before starting proposal preparation, the proposer must be registered as an individual in Research.gov. To register as a new individual in Research.gov, access the Research.gov New Account Management System. The Fellowship candidate serves as their own Sponsored Projects Office (SPO) and Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) for the purposes of any research administration functions in Research.gov.

Do I need to be affiliated with the postdoctoral institution at the time of submission?

No, applicants do not need to be affiliated with the host institution at the time of submitting the proposal. However, candidates must identify a primary host institution with which they will be affiliated by the time of the award. The host/scientific mentor must

Click this link to continue reading the article on the source website.