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DEADLINE April 27: Antarctic Organisms and Ecosystems Program Director Vacancy DEADLINE April 27: Antarctic Organisms and Ecosystems Program Director Vacancy
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Tuesday March 31, 2020
The National Science Foundation is seeking a qualified candidate for an Antarctic Organisms and Ecosystems (AOE) program director's position within its Office of Polar Programs (OPP) Antarctic Sciences Section at NSF's Alexandria, Va. Headquarters.
NOTICE: OPP Science Support and Operational Changes in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic NOTICE: OPP Science Support and Operational Changes in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Tuesday March 31, 2020
The Office of Polar Programs (OPP) recognizes the particular challenges that COVID-19 poses for the polar research community. Please read the following notice, which includes information about the Arctic and the U.S. Antarctic Program.

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