Guidelines for Preparing the Nominations Packet
The following materials are to be prepared by the nominating division for each nominee for Scientist III and Senior Scientist. Candidates are encouraged to participate in the development of the nominating materials, and should work closely with the division director on presenting the most compelling case for their appointment. For consistency, please collate all the materials into one (1) PDF file, in the order shown, below. You will be uploading this PDF, online.
Instructions for collating multiple PDF files into ONE PDF file for uploading
When you have prepared the materials, please proceed to the Nominations Page to upload the Nominations Packet.
Nominations Packet Overview
Collate the following materials into ONE (1) PDF file.
- Cover Memo (optional)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Publication List
- Narrative
- Statement of Expectations
- Two (2) Selected Publications and a Brief Overview Statement about them
- Position Description
Provide the following information, separately, by using the forms at each link, below. (You must first have nominated the candidate and obtained the Candidate I.D. #.)
- List of Potential Referees: use form to upload information
- Candidate Seminar: use form to schedule seminar date .
Nominations Packet In Detail
Curriculum Vitae
- Educational information including dates of degrees, granting institution, title of thesis
- Work History including post-doctoral appointments and fellowships, other appointments
- Scientific/Technical Accomplishments including models or instrumentation developed
- Community Service including educational, mentoring, editorial or advisory activities
- Honors and Awards, including fellowships, appointments to professional groups, and prizes
- Research Grants including collaborations with university colleagues
- Publications List*. Please see guidelines for publication list (will show in a new browser window)
Narrative
This statement must address each aspect of the criteria for appointment as outlined in policy 2-2-1, Scientific Appointments. The highest level of scientific excellence in areas of NCAR's interests is the fundamental requirement for a Senior Scientist appointment. Therefore, in addition to the requirements at the Scientist III level, Senior Scientists will have achieved an international reputation for scientific accomplishment and leadership through recognized and influential scientific publications, participation in national and international programs, and service to the scientific community. In addition, the candidate must be judged to possess the breadth, flexibility, and judgment needed to sustain a role in the long-term scientific and technical leadership of NCAR.
NEW: The narrative should include a paragraph which identifies the publications first-authored by a nominee’s student or postdoctoral fellow (identifying each publication by number as presented in their publications list), as these demonstrate the nominee's mentoring skills.
The Division shall prepare a statement of nomination for the nominee which describes past areas of research conducted by the nominee, development of complex research capabilities, leadership and management duties, and the percent of time spent in each area.
The narrative should also include an evaluation of the community service and advisory activities of the nominee including teaching, mentoring, and other educational activities, the candidate's work on the dissemination of scientific information to the general public, and comments on the nominee's reputation among peers.
Types of achievements to be described should include individual and collaborative research, development of instruments or software including exploitation of these tools for scientific research; leadership at NCAR, on national and international scientific and technical committees and advisory bodies, leadership in providing scientific services for users of NCAR facilities, and contributions to the nation's educational infrastructure.
Statement of Expectations
The division director should describe the role the nominee will play at the higher level of appointment, and give reasons for believing that the nominee will be successful. Expected collaborations should be identified.
Two (2) Selected Publications and an Overview Statement about them
Copies of two published papers, selected by the nominee, with a brief statement on how they relate to the nominee's accomplishments.
Position Description
A position description, applicable for the first year of the intended level of appointment for the nominee should be attached.
List of Potential Referees
NEW: Divisions should prepare a list of potential referees as follows, using the online form:
- For Senior Scientist Nominations: 10 referees, including 5 international. A short biography (2-3 sentences, including affiliation) should be included for each referee named.
- For Scientist III Nominations: 8 referees, including 3 international. A short biography (2-3 sentences, including affiliation) should be included for each referee named.
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