Dear Colleague:
We are initiating a national search for the National Science
Foundation's Assistant Director for Biological Sciences (BIO), and
seek your assistance in the identification of candidates. Dr.
John Wingfield has served in this position, with distinction, since
September 2011. The Assistant Director, BIO, manages a Directorate
comprising the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB),
the Division of Biological Infrastructure (DBI), the Division of
Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS), the Division of Environmental
Biology (DEB), and the Emerging Frontiers Office (EF). Enclosed is an
information sheet that summarizes the Directorate's activities and
the responsibilities of the position, together with the criteria that
will be used in the search. Employment may be on a temporary or
permanent basis in the Federal Service or by temporary assignment
under provisions of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act. We are very
pleased to announce that Dr. Kay Gross, University Distinguished
Professor of Plant Biology at Michigan State University, has agreed
to head the Search Advisory Committee. Both we and the Committee seek
your help in identifying candidates with the following
qualifications: outstanding leadership; a deep sense of scholarship ;
a grasp of the issues facing the biological sciences, especially in
the areas of education and research; and the ability to serve
effectively as a key member of the NSF senior management team. We are
especially interested in identifying women, members of minority
groups, and persons with disabilities for consideration.
Recommendations of individuals from any sector -- academic, industry,
or government -- are welcome. Please send your recommendations,
including any supporting information which you might be able to
provide, to the AD/BIO Screening Committee via e-mail
([email protected]) or at the following address:
National Science Foundation, Office of the Director, Suite 1205, 4201
Wilson Boulevard, Arlington,
VA 22230. We would appreciate receiving your
recommendations by February 15, 2014.
Your assistance in this very important task is appreciated.
Cora B. Marrett
Acting Director
