Jennifer wants to make sure you all saw the announcement in last month’s newsletter that she plans to step down as Project Scientist later this year. She states, “I have thoroughly enjoyed working with all of you for the past three years, and going forward I fully intend to stay very engaged with the project and with all of you. We are now seeking nominations for a new Project Scientist. The detailed job description is attached. With a lot of activities planned to advance the project over the next year, this should be a very exciting and rewarding time to join the Project Office.

While the position is unpaid, there are financial and other benefits that come with the position, including the potential for MSE to provide funding for travel, summer salary support, and teaching buyout.  Partial-time candidates will be fully considered. The position is open
to mid-career and senior scientists, and is an excellent career building opportunity (and in my personal experience it certainly didn’t hurt my
tenure case!). The next Project Scientist will have the benefit of getting to work with the very excellent leadership team in the Project
Office, which has been a pleasure for me. I have thoroughly enjoyed serving in this position and I’m sure my successor will also–as you all
know, MSE is a great project!”