Scientist

Job Summary

The Scientist will be working on research design, data collection, modeling, dissemination, and research coordination on carbon dioxide removal technologies as part of the State of Carbon Dioxide Removal project. Specific tasks will include: collecting and analyzing data related to carbon dioxide removal innovation and scale-up, and designing and implementing carbon dioxide removal scenarios to be implemented in a state-of-the-art global integrated assessment model, the Global Change Analysis Model.

The Scientist will prepare high quality reports and journal articles on the results targeted at top scientific publications and collaborate with other researchers on the project. They will also assist in the preparation of reports and new grants related to these topics. This work requires an interdisciplinary environmental perspective appropriate for the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment at the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies.

Responsibilities

• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
• Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility
• Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures
• Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
• Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding

Requirements

• Doctoral training in energy modeling, energy systems innovation, and decarbonization, including incorporating methods in decision-making under uncertainty
• Postdoctoral research experience in multi-sector modeling, including running the global change analysis model (GCAM)
• Postdoctoral research experience in carbon dioxide removal and its role in decarbonization scenarios
• Experience working in a team environment and performing data analysis and modeling related to energy innovation, including work on reports for policy and industry audiences
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including excellent data visualization skills
• Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students on energy and decarbonization projects

Qualifications

A PhD is required in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research.

Department and Compensation

The position is in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE), and the compensation is negotiable.