Post Doctoral Research Associate - Energy Transition Institute

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Work type:Post Doc (Amherst Only)
Location:UMass Amherst
Department: Mech & Industrial Engineering
Union: Post Doc
Categories:Postdoctoral Research Associate, College of Engineering

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Description

The Post Doctoral Research Associate will work with the Faculty Director(s) of the Energy Transition Institute (ETI) to advance ETI research and engagement activities.

• Coordinating, managing, and performing research on funded ETI projects
• Directing stakeholder engagement for the Energy Transition Initiative, with industry, communities, and organizations
• Identifying and pursuing funding opportunities for the Energy Transition Initiative
• Completing technical reports and disseminating ETI outcomes, findings, and activities
• Survey and summarize research that significantly advances the integration of engineering, natural science, social science, and information and computer science disciplines pertaining to the energy transition.
• Supervise research activities for ETI including meeting with graduate and undergraduate students to design and conduct research and to present results.
• Participate in research design and execution and data analysis on energy equity in U.S. localities.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• PhD
• Work with a high level of independence
• Prioritize all aspects of research activities with minimal supervision
• Self-initiate suggestions and approaches to research and coordination efforts
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders
• Organizational skills to maintain records and coordinate other tasks as required
• Organizational skills to plan and schedule meetings and presentations

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the energy system
• Commitment to social justice

Additional Information

• Monday - Friday, 32 hours per week, some nights and weekends required

Salary Information

• Salary commensurate with experience.  One year benefited position, approximate start date 2/1/24.

Application Instructions

In addition to the application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references.  Position will remain open until filled.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.  To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.  It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Advertised:Dec 21 2023 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Mar 21 2024 Eastern Daylight Time