Research Associate B, Energy & Environmental Systems Modeling and Planning
- Employer
- Dartmouth College
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 24, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Professional Fields, Urban & Regional Planning, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Other Science & Technology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
10/01/2021
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1127673
Position Title
Research Associate B, Energy & Environmental Systems 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 w/end date
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
Location of Position
Thayer School of Engineering
Hanover, NH
Is this a term position?
Yes
If yes, length of term in months.
12
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
The purpose of this position to help build and apply energy system planning models to explore regional and national pathways for decarbonization, with a focus on multi-objective optimization to evaluate socioeconomic, cost, ecological, and environmental tradeoffs. The postdoctoral scholar position is in the Mayfield Lab – an interdisciplinary, computational lab focused on just energy and industrial transition planning in regional and national contexts – at Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
PhD 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, 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 ).
- 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.
- Position may be fully or partially remote for all or part of the term, at the discretion of both the research associate and supervisor.
Erin Mayfield
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Ray Garcia
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a 12-month term position.
Please note that Dartmouth has a COVID vaccination requirement for all employees; visit https://www.dartmouth.edu/hrs/ for details and information on requesting an exemption and/or reasonable accommodation. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment.
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/59407
Key Accountabilities
Description
Helps design and implement energy systems modeling and infrastructure planning studies related to, among other things, decarbonization of the industrial, electric power, and transportation sectors.
Percentage Of Time
30%
Description
Serves as a major contributing member of the REPEAT (Rapid Energy Policy & Evaluation Toolkit) project, a collaborative effort with the ZERO Lab at Princeton University, to assess regional and national decarbonization policies and plans using an integrated set of energy systems optimization, geospatial planning, and impact assessment tools.
Percentage Of Time
40%
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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- Curriculum Vitae
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