Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Hiring for Post Doc Research Associate – Marine Energy & Community Research at Albany, New York Full Time

Overview

PNNL’s Coastal Sciences Division develops and deploys coastal science and engineering capabilities to empower a scientific approach to energy, environment, and security. Our capabilities include Earth system science modeling, ultratrace detection, comprehensive numerical modeling, development and testing of marine energy technologies, environmental monitoring, and water quality and biogeochemical process modeling.

Responsibilities

The position will primarily support community driven design for coastal communities. Responsibilities will include developing cross community analysis based on technical assistance programs, such as the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) and Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) Some familiarity with marine energy (e.g., wave, tidal, ocean current), offshore wind energy, or ocean sciences is encouraged. The position may also require familiarity with shoreside infrastructure, such as microgrids and transmission, ports, and supply chain issues.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to advance their skills in developing approaches and tools to understand and respond to the needs of coastal, remote, island, and islanded communities engaging in renewable energy transitions and

climate adaption.

• Review and synthesize literature, case studies, and tools related to these topics.

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary research team at PNNL and other national laboratories to advance modeling approaches and tools for community-driven energy transition.

• Lead and contribute to scientific, peer-reviewed publications.

• Manage independent work assigned by team members.

• Networking with other professionals in the organization.

• Contributions to publications and proposals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent or forthcoming PhD in engineering, environmental policy, marine science or related field.

• Familiarity with marine energy, offshore wind energy, renewable energy, or ocean sciences.

• Demonstrated interest and ability to publish work in peer-reviewed journals

• Experience working with collaborators with diverse backgrounds and interdisciplinary teams

• Familiarity with community engagement

• Familiarity with design methodology

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as with a team of interdisciplinary researchers.

We request that you also submit, as an additional document, a cover letter describing how your education, skills and experience align with this position duties.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

None

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or 3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected] .

Drug Free Workplace

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Mandatory Requirements

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

Rockstar Rewards

Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

• Research Associates excluded.

**Once eligibility requirements are met.

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