EPA Stationary Source Emissions Measurement Fellowship

About the role

The selected participant will gain invaluable experience with various EPA regulatory policies and programs under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. This offers ample opportunities to build key relations within EPA and engage with different EPA programs, policies, and other technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Research air emissions monitoring methods codified in CAA and state/local air quality regulations, as well as requirements in approved alternative methods.
• Develop and evaluate layered monitoring approaches for specific sectors that combine continuous monitoring, portable sensors, and periodic testing.
• Design and refine stationary-source and near-source measurement methods and monitoring procedures for EPA rulemakings, including sector applications (e.g., landfills, commercial sterilizers) and frameworks for sectors adopting new technologies (e.g., refrigeration and air-conditioning under the AIM Act).
• Advance next generation measurement approaches for industrial fugitive emissions.
• Contribute to method development and performance evaluations (accuracy, precision, detection limits, robustness).
• Evaluate alternative measurement technologies and establish performance metrics for equivalency determinations.
• Evaluate emerging measurement technologies and research new analytical techniques for pollutants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Requirements

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years, or anticipated to be received by 8/3/2026. Relevant coursework, experience, and a strong interest in data management, data solutions, and data analysis are preferred.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen Only
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.60
• Discipline(s): Chemistry and Materials Sciences, Earth and Geosciences, Engineering, Environmental and Marine Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics

Skills

Superior writing skills and effective communication of information for technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to research independently. Enjoys operating in a team environment.

Benefits

Participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The anticipated stipend range is $52,693 - $77,983 annually.

Pay

$52,693.00 - $77,983.00 Yearly

Schedule

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed three to four additional years upon EPA recommendation and subject to availability of funding.

Contact

Point of Contact: Rachel