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<p>Dear Colleague: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>We recently launched a national search for the National
Science Foundation's Head of the Office of International
Science and Engineering (OISE). OISE oversees NSF's
international research and education portfolio, and works
closely with our disciplinary research directorates to develop
an agency-wide strategy to cultivate international
collaboration. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>The Office Head is a member of the NSF senior management
team, and communicates and interacts with all of the staff,
programs, and activities of the Foundation. The incumbent
advises the Director, Deputy Director, and other senior
managers on issues related to international scientific
collaboration. The Office Head leads a diverse group of over
30 program managers, analysts, and support staff at NSF
headquarters, as well as nine staff at three overseas offices
in Paris, Tokyo, and Beijing. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>We seek your help in disseminating this opportunity and
encouraging qualified people to apply for this crucial post.
Ideal candidates must demonstrate outstanding leadership; a
deep appreciation for the role that international
collaboration can play in U.S. science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics research and education; a grasp
of the issues and challenges involved in communicating that
role to stakeholders; and the ability to serve effectively as
a key member of the NSF management team. We are especially
interested in identifying women, members of minority groups,
and persons with disabilities for this vital post. Individuals
from any sector - academic, industry, or government - are
welcome to apply. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Please see <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/384110200">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/384110200</a>
for a full position description, and instructions on
submitting an application. Applications must be submitted by
December 1, 2014.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>A PDF version of this letter, with signature, is attached.
The letter also includes a brief description of the position,
for your convenience.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Your assistance in this very important task is appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Sincerely,<br>
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/// signed /// <br>
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France A. Córdova<br>
Director<br>
<br>
National Science Foundation<br>
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1205<br>
Arlington, VA 22230<o:p></o:p></p>
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