The Division of Science Resources Studies is the statistical agency within the National Science Foundation. SRS disseminates information and data in a variety of formats, including publications, data sets and electronic data bases. SRS is particularly interested in research which will increase the timeliness, relevance, accuracy, and accessibility of the information which it collects and disseminates. Conditions of Appointment and Benefits Researchers will conduct their research at the National Science Foundation, which is located in Arlington, Virginia. The program provides for a full-time appointment at SRS for three months and support for 10 percent of the researcher s time for up to an additional 9 months at their home institution.
Compensation is commensurate with the researcher s qualifications and experience.
Fringe benefits and travel allowances are negotiable. SRS will provide administrative support, office space, computer equipment, and access to SRS data and staff. The researcher will provide Progress Reports to ASA during the project and a Final Report to ASA after completion of the project. They must submit research proposals for competitive evaluation by a Review Panel representing ASA, SRS, and academia. Proposals will be evaluated on the applicability of the research to SRS data and mission, the value of the proposed research to science, and the quality of the applicant s research record.