Berkeley Lab's Energy Analysis and Environment Impacts (EAEI) Division has an opening for a Research Scientist to join the International Energy Studies (IES) Group! In this role, you will provide technical and scientific leadership, apply engineering and scientific concepts to problems arising both in sector-specific and cross-cutting analyses in multiple countries with a special focus on India. The research emphasis is on techno-economic modeling the energy utilization / operations in the power, transportation, and buildings sectors, and their interactions with each other. Additionally, you will work with key government and non-government stakeholders in other countries to develop key policy solutions for meeting their energy demand in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. The IES Group conducts rigorous analysis of policy, economic, and technical issues that are most relevant to transitioning to a clean, efficient, reliable, and affordable energy system. IES works collaboratively with energy researchers, policymakers, suppliers, and consumers in emerging economies to facilitate effective clean energy policies and programs by providing objective analyses and building capacity. The IES also facilitates exchanges of ideas and build capacity through training and hosting of researchers around the world. What You Will Do: Develop new scientific/engineering theories and methods, and apply those concepts in the areas of energy use analysis, power sector and transportation sector simulation studies in key emerging economies with a particular focus on India Lead or perform advanced engineering and economic analyses and development of computation tools to simulate grid dispatch and operations and transport sector electrification with a particular focus on India and other key emerging economies. Co-lead advanced engineering and economic analyses on technology options for enhancing energy efficiency of key residential and commercial appliances Co-lead the research on assessing the technical and financial aspects of accelerating electricity access in developing countries with a particular focus on India Collaborate with other LBNL and DOE staff and consultants to define analytic approaches and data needs. Author or contribute to conference papers/presentations, LBNL reports, refereed journal articles, and technical memos, summarizing methods, data sources, results, conclusions, and/or energy and economic implications along with appropriate graphics that clearly illustrate results. Prepare written materials and deliver presentations for a broad spectrum of internal and external audiences. Interact with other researchers within and outside of LBNL regarding research activities. Develop and maintain relationships with funders and stakeholders. Assist with client management, program scheduling and budgeting to support projects.
What is Required: Ph.D. in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Environmental Studies or equivalent experience plus 5+ years related professional technical experience. Demonstrated understanding and experience with economic and engineering analysis methods applied to power sector, transport sector, and energy efficient appliances related research. Familiarity with underlying factors affecting electricity markets, power sector as a whole, and transport electrification. Understanding of basic economics, accounting methods and relevant regulatory frameworks. Excellent understanding of applied mathematical and statistical methods with relevance to the incorporation of variability and uncertainty into energy analysis models. Proficiency in development of numerical methods for data analysis and energy analysis model building. Proficiency in use of commercial grid dispatch simulation tools for advanced power systems analysis. Proven ability to effectively lead an applied analysis team. Proven communication skills as author of technical papers, reports, and refereed journal articles. Proficiency developing presentations, presenting research results and representing the group at public meetings, workshops, and conferences. Demonstrated collaboration skills to respond to short-term client needs, work with members of project teams, and collaborate with industry and international experts as needed. Proven ability to work with multiple principal investigators on several concurring projects under tight deadlines. Ability to work successfully in an interdisciplinary environment and to collaborate successfully with colleagues and others from a diversity of fields. Knowledge of potential customer needs and new research opportunities. Understanding of the broader framework in which national and state-level energy or resource policy analysis is conducted. Must be available to extensively travel internationally and domestically as needed.
The posting shall remain open until the position is filled, however for full consideration, please apply by close of business on February 18, 2019.
Notes: This is a full time, M-F, exempt from overtime pay (monthly paid), career appointment. Salary is commensurate with experience. 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. Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
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