Energy/Environmental Technology Researcher
Company: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: November 13, 2024
Job Description:
Energy/Environmental Technology ResearcherAt the Energy
Technologies Area (ETA) at LBNL, we address the world's most
pressing climate challenges by bringing to market energy-efficient
innovations across the buildings, transportation, and industrial
sectors. ETA is at the forefront of developing better batteries for
electric vehicles; improving the country's aging electrical grid
and innovating distributed energy and storage solutions; developing
grid-interactive, efficient buildings; and providing the most
comprehensive market and data analysis worldwide for renewable
technologies like wind and solar.This Energy / Environmental
Technology Researcher 2 (EETR2) position will work across a set of
domestic and international programs in the Energy Technologies Area
focused on clean energy technology incubation, innovation,
deployment and commercialization. These include: IMPEL
(impel.lbl.gov), Cradle to Commerce (C2C.lbl.gov) and RETAP
(U.S.-India Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform).The EETR2
will develop and apply methods of conducting energy, economic,
market, and/or technical research in energy domains such as
renewables, energy efficiency, cooling, and energy storage that
informs the development, deployment, and/or commercialization of
clean energy technologies.Working under the guidance of the PI with
an interdisciplinary team of researchers at LBNL and partnering
national labs, the EETR2 will define the needs of projects and
determine appropriate methods to satisfy technical objectives. The
EETR2 will lead research tasks, including gathering and processing
data, performing analyses, and developing analytical tools within
their area of specialization.The EETR2 may provide technical
guidance, support and supervision to research staff.What You Will
Do:
- Use full understanding of an area of specialization to conduct
advanced energy/economic/market/engineering research and analysis
of energy/environmental equipment and/or systems or lead projects
of moderate scope that include advanced
energy/economic/market/engineering research and analysis of
energy/environmental equipment and/or systems.
- Develop or direct the development of analytical and
computational methods and/or tools for analyzing
energy/environmental equipment and/or systems within an area of
specialization.
- Organize and work with large amounts of data using various
types of software (such as simulation tools, spreadsheets, and
database programs) to perform analyses.
- Under limited direction of the PI, provide resolution to a
diverse range of complex problems where analysis of data requires
evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within
generally defined practices and policies for obtaining
solutions.
- Contribute in development of technology case studies, best
practices, surveys, domain insight reports, and other reports and
publications.
- Draft written technical support documentation and policy
documents detailing the analysis methods and results.
- Prepare and present technical analysis to a public audience,
policy stakeholders, and peers.
- Support the PI in the review of energy/environmental technology
teams for the C2C and IMPEL cohort selection process, matchmaking
with labs and IP.
- Exercise judgment within generally defined procedures and
practices to define the needs of projects or tasks and determine
appropriate methods to satisfy technical objectives.
- Monitor and track technology milestones and deliverables of
teams including technology development plan (in conjunction with
the Scientist in Residence) and Business model development (in
conjunction with Program Key Advisors), and pilot and demonstration
opportunities (in conjunction with program collaborators).
- Resolve a wide range of complex problems in creative and
practical ways.
- Provide technical support and guidance to staff, including
reviewing and providing feedback on their work to improve technical
quality.
- Interact with collaborators and/or policy stakeholders to
gather necessary data for conducting research and analysis.
- Interact with incubator ecosystem, funders, and collaborators
on technical and program aspects.
- Contribute to the development of organization goals and
objectives.
- Support PI in the implementation of the program with strategic
imperatives, help with resolving problems in creative and practical
ways through internal and external (DOE, program partners)
personnel.Additional Responsibilities as needed:
- Interact with ecosystem stakeholders on programmatic
aspects.
- May supervise the activities of personnel.What is Required:
- Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience
with a bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a master's degree; or a
PhD degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in research and analysis of energy/environmental
equipment or systems.
- Experience in collection and synthesis of data from diverse
sources of information.
- Experience developing and applying data management tools in the
context of energy, environmental, market, and/or technical research
and analysis.
- Experience in working in technology incubation, pilots and/or
technology ecosystem development.
- Demonstrated proficiency with development of analytical
methods, numerical models, and use of computational tools.
- Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills,
including the ability to present methods and results to diverse
stakeholders.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage changing work demands
while producing high-quality results.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited
supervision and collaborate effectively with a team of
researchers.Desired Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (e.g., M.S.) in engineering, physics,
statistics, or related field.
- Experience leading research teams.
- Familiarity with the U.S. regulatory environment, especially as
it relates to energy/environmental equipment or systems of
particular interest.
- Knowledge of US clean energy technology markets, investors,
funding agencies, including major market actors.For full
consideration, please apply by December 1, 2024 with the following
application materials:
- ResumeNotes:
- This is a full time, 1 year, term appointment with the
possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based
upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds
and ongoing operational needs.
- The full salary range for this position is $110,928.00 -
$166,392.00 The budgeted salary range that the Lab reasonably
expects to pay for this position is $117,100.80 - $129,427.20.
Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's
qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant
education, and certifications, and also aligned with the internal
peer group.
- This position may be subject to a background check. Any
convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate
to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a
conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant
from being considered for employment.
- This position is eligible for a flexible work mode, with onsite
or hybrid work being the preferred modes. Hybrid work is a
combination of teleworking and performing work on-site at Lawrence
Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Individuals
working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley
Lab. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.Want to learn
more about working at Berkeley Lab? Please visit:
careers.lbl.govBerkeley Lab is committed to inclusion, diversity,
equity and accessibility and strives to continue building community
with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome
applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who would
contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery,
inclusion, and professionalism. In support of our diverse global
community, all qualified applicants will be considered for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or
protected veteran status.Equal Opportunity and IDEA Information
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