[Cuga] Call for nominations: NSF Asst. Dir. for Mathematical and Phys. Sciences- a message from Mont

[Lorelei Carlson]

Dear Colleague:

The National Science Foundation is beginning a national search for the Assistant Director of the National Science Foundation for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS). We ask your help in the identifying visionary candidates to lead the Directorate during the coming years. The new Assistant Director will succeed Dr. Anne Kinney, who has served with distinction in this position since January 2018, and will have similar opportunities to shape future research and education in the mathematical and physical sciences and to lead MPS as a key participant in exciting new developments in the Foundation.

The Assistant Director for MPS manages a budget of approximately $1.5B and a portfolio consisting of a broad range of the mathematical and physical sciences. The Directorate includes the Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST), the Division of Chemistry (CHE), the Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS), the Division of Materials Research (DMR), the Division of Physics (PHY), and the Office of Multidisciplinary Activities. The enclosed information sheet summarizes the Directorate's activities and the responsibilities of the position along with the criteria for the search and selection. Employment in the position 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 pleased that Professor Juan de Pablo, University of Chicago, Vice President for National Laboratories, Liew Family Professor in Molecular Engineering, and Senior Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, and Professor Catherine A. Pilachowski, Distinguished Professor and Daniel Kirkwood Chair, Indiana University, will co-chair the Search Advisory Committee. Both the Committee and I seek your help in identifying candidates who are outstanding leaders, have a deep sense of scholarship, and understand the issues facing the mathemati.cal and physical sciences, especially in the areas of education and fundamental research. Candidates must also have the skills and temperament to serve effectively as a key member of the NSF senior management team, working with the NSF Director and other Assistant Directors on cross-directorate activities. The AD for MPS also interacts with the executive and legislative branches of government and must be able to communicate effectively with leaders of business and industry as well as with the philanthropic community. We welcome recommendations of individuals from any sector including academia, industry, and government.

Please send your recommendations, including any supporting information that you might be able to provide, to the AD/MPS Screening Committee via e-mail (mpssrch at nsf.gov<mailto:mpssrch at nsf.gov>) or by post to the National Science Foundation, Office of the Director, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22314. We will appreciate receiving your recommendations by April 30, 2020.

I very much appreciate you help with this important task.

Sincerely,

/// signed ///

France A. Cordova
Director
National Science Foundation
2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 19100
Alexandria, VA 22314

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