Research Associate B, Energy & Industrial Modeling and Planning
Full Time
Hanover, NH
Posted
Job description
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.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles, or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy <https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy>
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles, or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy <https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy>
Additional Instructions
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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