SER Research Professional I - Techo-Economic Analysis Specialist

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JOB TITLE:

Research Professional I - Techo-Economic Analysis Specialist

JOB PURPOSE:

Work under the guidance of SER Research Professional II or III, Program Manager, Center Director, Senior Director of Research on applied energy research to drive energy-related economic development for Wyoming.

Support H2ERC's Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA), perform general engineering work, and write/perform tasks within our awarded projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake research based on energy-related subject matter expertise.

• Conduct energy-related research tasks as requested by supervisor.

• Present verbally, prepare reports and other materials as needed to communicate the results.

• Actively participate in team meetings

• Regular, predictable attendance is required to perform the essential duties of this position.

• Apply expertise to support research, perform Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA), and solve problems within energy-related topics.

• Assist in laboratory data gathering.

• Evaluate proposed systems for engineering feasibility, and note areas of concern (violations of thermodynamics, slow reaction kinetics, unreasonable reaction or heating vessel sizes).

• Participate in the development of responses to external agency RFPs, FOAs, and reporting.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Write technical papers and publish in peer-reviewed journals

• Work closely with HERC and SER staff, stakeholders, collaborators, and industry stakeholders on applied energy studies

• Engage in a professional manner to have a positive impact on the performance and morale of HERC staff, interaction with HERC stakeholders, and the overall quality of the Center

• Help to support and organize data collection, monitor, and assess data quality, and ensure input and maintenance of relevant databases

COMPETENCIES specific to the job:

• Adaptability

• Attention to detail

• Formal presentation skills

• Excellent writing skills

• Quality orientation

• Analysis

• Technical/professional knowledge

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team

• Office productivity software, such as OpenOffice, LibreOffice, or Microsoft Office suites

• Learning and operating WyoWeb applications adequate for typical employee actions (requesting/posting absences, completing required trainings, submitting receipts, making purchase requisitions)

• Writing high-quality quarterly reports with pictures, tables, and graphs.

• Working in a team

• Collaborating with peers on research

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Physicist, Geochemist, Economist, Data/GIS/Computer Science, Visualization, social sciences related to energy development, etc.)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A masters or PhD degree in science, engineering, technology, mathematics, or related field, or anticipated award of such a degree within six months.

• Demonstrated ability working on team-oriented multidisciplinary research.

• At least a semester of experience performing at least one of the following: TEAs, Life Cycle Analysis, engineering field studies, or formal engineering systems analysis (such as with Aspen Plus, HYSYS, COCO Simulator, or civil/electrical/mechanical engineering equivalents).

• Ability to present a poster or slides for a ~15minute talk to government, academic, or NGO audience (not necessarily within the topic of the candidates' degree).

• A long record of performing successful team-oriented multidisciplinary research.

• Evidence of routine performance of TEAs and LCAs for client-directed studies, and formal engineering analysis in chemical, mechanical, civil, and electrical settings. (For example: working at an engineering consulting firm in the TEA or LCA space.)

• Peer-reviewed publications, presentations to highly-visible audiences, a wealth of routine publications and presentations, or other means of demonstrating comfort presenting findings to sometimes critical groups.

• Past experience responding to external agency requests for funding proposals (RFPs), external funding opportunity announcements (FOAs), and writing reports for the same, ideally in the Hydrogen interest area.

• Past experience performing work or studying the Hydrogen interest area, especially production through electrolysis, gas reforming, capture of CO2, storage of gases in natural reservoirs, transport of gases by truck/pipeline/rail/etc..

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

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