Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

06/14/2022

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1127673

Position Title

Research Associate B, Energy & Industrial Modeling and Planning

Department this Position Reports to

Thayer

Hiring Range Minimum

Please inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum

Please inquire.

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

40 hours per week, 12-month term position with annual renewal up to three years contingent on funding and performance.

Position may be fully or partially remote for all or part of the term, at the discretion of both the research associate and supervisor.

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?

Hybrid

Is this a term position?

Yes

If yes, length of term in months.

12

Is this a grant funded position?

Yes

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position to help build and apply energy and industrial system planning models to explore local, regional, and national pathways for decarbonization, with a focus on multi-objective optimization, spatial scaling, infrastructure network simulation, and community-engaged model development. The postdoctoral scholar position is in the Sustainable Transitions Lab – an interdisciplinary, computational lab focused on just energy transition planning – at Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

PhD plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• PhD in relevant fields including energy systems engineering, environmental planning, operations research, geography, energy resources, computer science, public policy, or environmental engineering.
• At least four years of relevant research experience.
• Candidates with additional non-academic work experience, with nontraditional academic backgrounds, and/or from members of groups that historically have been underrepresented in science and engineering are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated research ability and vison, excellent written and spoken communication skills, and comfort working both collaboratively and independently.
• Expertise in optimization methods and data science and familiarity with algebraic modeling languages (e.g., Python/Pyomo, GAMS ).

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in geospatial analysis and familiarity with geographic information systems software (e.g., ArcGIS).
• Familiarity with modeling environmental and socioeconomic impacts.
• Familiarity with macro-energy systems models.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Faith Goodness

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Professor Erin Mayfield

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID -19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion delaying your start date or rescinding its offer of employment.

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Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/63583

Key Accountabilities

Description

Helps design and implement systems modeling and infrastructure planning studies related to, among other things, decarbonization of the industrial, electric power, and transportation sectors.

Percentage Of Time

70%

Description

Authors or co-authors research findings.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description

Presents findings at conferences and engages with stakeholders.

Percentage Of Time

5%

Description

Assists with writing grant proposals and obtaining funding.

Percentage Of Time

5%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents