The Program Director for Linguistics is responsible for administering the review of research proposals in linguistics and the language sciences that are submitted to the National Science Foundation, for recommending and documenting actions on the proposals reviewed, for dealing with administrative matters relating to active NSF grants, and for maintaining regular contact with the research community and providing advice and consultation to persons requesting it. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in linguistics or a related discipline, and must be active in scientific research in some area of linguistics or the language sciences. Six or more years of research experience beyond the Ph.D. is required for appointment as Program Director.
Salary is negotiable, and is comparable with academic salaries at major U.S. institutions.
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