Jobs at the National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation was created by Congress in 1950 for the purpose of promoting progress in science, national health, prosperity and welfare to secure the national defense. To achieve this end, they fund research in American colleges and universities in fields such as mathematics, computer science and the social sciences. They have a large number of jobs available on USAJOBS in the science and education fields as well as in general office support.

One of the jobs available right now is for a Science Assistant, AD-1 (Multi-disciplinary) in Arlington, Virginia with a salary from 33,269.00 - 79,280.00 USD per year. To qualify for this job, you need a bachelor's degree or higher in one of the sciences or an engineering field. You will also need to complete an questionnaire and the answers have to match up with the facts you have listed in your resume.

They are also looking for a Meteorologist (Associate Program Director) in Alexandria, Arlington & Falls Church, Virginia with a salary from 86,927.00 - 136,941.00 USD per year. To qualify for this job, you need to have a PhD or equivalent experience in physics, environmental sciences, atmospheric sciences, or a related discipline. You will also need to have a minimum of 4 years of research research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the program is required.

Another one is for an IT Specialist in Arlington Virginia and they are looking to fill a number of vacancies at a salary from 102,721.00 - 133,543.00 USD per year. To qualify you need to have a minimum of 1 year of specialized experience such as analyzing and refining systems requirements, translate systems requirements into prototypes; design systems and applications architecture and user interfaces and other related experience. You also need to have 1 year of specialized experience that shows you have a sophisticated knowledge of project management concepts, principles, processes, and procedures and related tasks. You cannot substitute education for experience, but it will enhance your chances.

Other jobs available right now include Physical Scientist (Program Director) in US-VA-Alexandria, Arlington & Falls Church Virginia with a salary from 102,721.00 to 160,078.00 USD per year------Program Director - Electronic and Photonic Materials (EPM) Program in Alexandria, Arlington & Falls Church with a salary from 102,721.00 to 160,078.00 USD per year------Physical Scientist Administrator (Program Director) in Arlington, Virginia with a salary from 102,721.00 to 160,078.00 USD per year-------IT Specialist (APPSW) in Arlington Virginia with a salary from
102,721.00 to 133,543.00 USD per year------Deputy Office Head, Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE) in Arlington, Virginia with a salary from 153,200.00 to 173,938.00 USD per year------Deputy Division Director, Division of Antarctic Infrastructure & Logistics (AIL) in Arlington, Virginia with a salary from 153,200.00 to 169,826.00 USD per year

Sources: The National Science Foundation
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